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The coach is still living in Rio de Janeiro, without a signed contract with any team, but takes advantage of his time to study
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Jorge Sampaoli left Flamengo in September 2023. The Argentine coach has, since then, been without a team to work with, having left behind a not-so-good performance at Mais Querido. He continues to live in Rio de Janeiro and has not stopped studying and analyzing world football, in the hope that he will find a next job.
In an interview with the newspaper L'Equipe, Sampaoli explained how he spends his free time: “I analyze three games a day, on average, and I also try to watch the games live. I focus on teams that exude true collective value without necessarily having big names, like Brighton (ING) or Girona (ITA).”
“I want to fight for players to enjoy this game, to develop them, to Don't be limited in your creativity, don't suffer from the context, don't let yourself be overwhelmed”, began the coach, who is also of the opinion that football has become something he doesn't like so much.
“You have to find pleasure, happiness for the player beyond the pressure, and accept mistakes too. If you never want to make a mistake, you don't take risks and therefore you don't feel pleasure”, he added.
It is worth remembering that Sampaoli left the team with a 60.7% success rate, after playing 39 games, losing eight, drawing in 11 and winning 20. Drawing a comparison, the coach who had a The best performance ahead of Mais Querido in 2023 was Tite. He was with the team in 12 games, winning seven, one draw and having four defeats. Utilization was 60.8%. Vítor Pereira managed to do worse than Sampaoli, with a 57% success rate.
Jorge Sampaoli could be close to taking over an Arab club. This is because, according to journalist Venê Casagrande, Al Shabab is interested in signing the Argentine.
Since leaving Fla, Sampaoli has already been speculated about at Boca Juniors and the Peruvian national team, but remains without taking over. a team. The coach did not have a good time at Flamengo, but, even so, he receives interest from clubs.
If he accepts Al Shabab's proposal, Sampaoli will work for the first time in the Middle East. It is worth noting that the Arab league has been growing and signing players to increase the level of the tournament.
The club has a big difference in work
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The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.
The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.
During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term.
Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.
Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.
The club has been in a race against time
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Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.
In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.
The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement.
In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.
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