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WHAT DID TITE AND HIS COMMITTEE DO TO plunder FLAMENGO PLAYERS AT THE END OF MATCHES?

Three games, three wins in a row with a goal in the final minutes

24 Jun 2024 | 08:52 |

Three games, three wins in a row with a goal in the final minutes. Flamengo's recent performance in the Brasileirão is no coincidence. And it relies on a strategy from the technical committee to pillage the players and show that it is necessary to fight until the end.

Before the game against Fluminense, the committee collected the numbers on the goals that Flamengo scored in the last few minutes during the Brasileirão. The balance was: in the previous ten games for Serie A, 6 of the team's 18 goals were in the final 20 minutes. In other words, 33%.

This was taken to the players, in a sequence that already had two recent games with goals in stoppage time — that is, something more crucial than the final 20 minutes. The players didn't forget, as Léo Pereira said after the match.

"We wanted to resolve the matches beforehand, but it shows that we have a mentally strong group. That's our coach's motto too, that We can spend the 90 minutes plus extra time focusing on what the match is about. To be in the last play, at 40, or after 10 minutes of play. I think that has been our motto: mentally strong for 90 minutes plus extra time. We're happy. We've got 10 points in the last four games, I think. We have to celebrate."

The defender also spoke of the coaching staff's encouragement. :

"I think that's the motto of our team, of our coach. From the first day of work he asks for this and we try to improve, try to always be focused at 90 minutes plus extra time to achieve victories. I think this has been our differentiator: believing until the end. We want to resolve the matches early, but, on the other hand, we have a strong opponent, exceptional goalkeepers. We have to keep hammering until the moment we score the goal and come away with the victory."

And in the classic against Flu, this statistic increased, as Pedro's goal, from a penalty, came in the 41st minute of the second half. It was Fla's 19th goal in the championship. One of Tite's assistants, César Sampaio, said that this was a strategy of convincing the players about the need to fight until the end.

Considering In the last three games, Fla won five more points during the final moments — one against Athletico and four against Bahia and Fluminense. Only because of this is that Flamengo is currently the leader of the Brazilian Championship, especially because there were clashes with direct opponents.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

WHAT DID TITE AND HIS COMMITTEE DO TO plunder FLAMENGO PLAYERS AT THE END OF MATCHES?