The game will take place at Exploria Stadium, in Orlando, and although the 25,000 tickets available are already sold out
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Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (27) to face Orlando City in a friendly match as part of their pre-season preparation. The game will take place at Exploria Stadium, in Orlando, and although the 25 thousand tickets available are already sold out, the Rubro-Negra fans promise to make a lot of noise. This exchange is a continuation of the old Florida Cup, now called the FC Series.
As in the confrontation against the Philadelphia Union, coach Tite must choose a very experimental team. The expectation is that he will make changes to the complete team again during the break, offering opportunities to all athletes. Young players like Carbone, Matheus Gonçalves and Cleiton should have another chance to play.
Orlando City is also preparing for the start of its season, scheduled for February. Last year, the team had the second best campaign in the MLS points round, but was eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals during the playoffs.
On November 15, 2015, Kaká's Orlando City (who at the time did not play because he was with the Brazilian team) was invited to a friendly match to celebrate the club's 120th anniversary. Flamengo at Maracanã (see the video above). In a truncated game, Rubro-Negro won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Luiz Antonio from a free kick that he remembers to this day:
- There was a foul before Ayrton took the shot. Normally, Alan Patrick and Kayke were the ones hitting (they left at half-time). And I asked to hit because I was training too. I went to hit the goalkeeper's corner, the defender got in front, deflected it and went in. It was that festive game, where one team plays in the first half and another in the second, we take it slow... Even though the guys didn't take it as celebratory like that, they were trying to get a little sour. So much so that it was 1-0 with a goal in the second half, and the guys even missed a penalty - he recalled, betting on less stress in the rematch:
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
The coach has his bias organized on the club’s current situation
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, said the coach.
AND NOW GO?The answer reflects Tite's experience in dealing with the pressure that comes with commanding big teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs like Corinthians , Grêmio and the Brazilian team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
Flamengo will have a headache at the moment
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Tite, who took charge of Flamengowith great expectations, was already facing criticism from a portion of the fans due to some results below expectations. The pressure on him increased even more after the setback to Peñarol. However, the coach was aware of the criticism and adopted a realistic speech.
During the interview, he highlighted that the fans' reaction is part of the context of a club as great as Flamengo. According to him, the passion that the fans have for the team is what motivates these demonstrations in difficult times. Tite also stated that he understands dissatisfaction and that it is natural in the face of an important defeat.
FLAMENGO HAS ITS GREAT MOMENT OF CRISISThis perception from the coach, that the pressure and Criticism is inherent to the role and the club he commands, demonstrating Tite's experience in dealing with adverse situations. He has faced similar scenarios in his career, both in charge of other clubs and with the Brazilian national team, and seems to believe that the way to overcome the crisis involves hard work and a solid performance in the next game.
Despite Despite the pressure, Tite believes that the key to reversing the situation lies in work and dedication. The coach was emphatic to affirm that only a good performance in the second leg can bring confidence back to the squad and the fans. "Only work can reverse it," said the coach, making it clear that his strategy will be to focus on preparing for the next clash.
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