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RENATO MAURÍCIO PRADO CRITICIZES TITE AND SAYS: "HE RETURNED A FEW HOUSES AGO"

Flamengo drew at altitude with Millonarios, in their debut in Libertadores 2024

03 Abr 2024 | 19:35 |

Columnist Renato Mauricio Prado criticized on UOL's "Fim de Papo" program, Tite's choices in Flamengo's debut in the Libertadores, in the 1-1 draw away from home against Millonarios-COL. In RMP's view, the coach made a mistake in saving starters, in choosing their replacements and went back a few houses in Rubro-Negro.

'It doesn't make sense to save money in the Libertadores to play Carioca': "I couldn't understand this junction between David Luiz and Viña on the left side. Ah, it could be that Ayrton Lucas was worn out, but apparently he wasn't, because he came on to play at the end. And Léo Pereira, through his advisor, before the game, said who was 100%. So, there's no excuse, it was that Tite thing that doesn't make any sense to me, which is saving up for the Libertadores to play in the Carioca final, a final that is won. Flamengo could put several reserves against Nova Iguaçu is certainly not going to lose, the game that everyone should have had was yesterday. Léo Pereira and Fabrício Bruno are a defensive duo that secured all the points in Carioca, why break it up in the Libertadores debut? ?And what's more: if Léo Pereira had a problem, damn it, Léo Ortiz would play. Flamengo spent a fortune, it was a soap opera for Léo Ortiz."

'Tite leaves his Libertadores debut with a lot of mistakes': "What did Tite do yesterday? The little group liked it, because David Luiz is the leader of the group, the guy who helps everyone. Not that he had a disastrous performance yesterday, but it was on the left side, formed by David Luiz and Viña, that Millonarios created himself throughout the game, it wasn't just at the end, no. Tite leaves with a lot of mistakes. If it were those games, he was up there with the Campeonato Carioca and now he's returned a few houses after that game. There is no excuse, what Flamengo did yesterday is incomprehensible. Ah, but the altitude. Bogotá's altitude is soft, the worst that can happen is that the ball becomes a little faster due to the thinner air. In terms of stamina, I didn't see any Flamengo player leaving exhausted."

'Tite is talking too much to Matheus Bachi'

"Another thing, he made a huge mistake replacing De La Cruz: Igor Jesus, who is a midfielder, a promising boy, is supposed to replace Pulgar, he is an efficient first midfielder, Allan is the guy who plays in De La Cruz's place, he reversed everything. Look, I think Tite is talking too much to that son of his, Matheus Bachi, he's starting to think that Matheus Bachi is a genius, he's the Rinus Michel of the new generation, because the cameras always show Tite going there talk to Matheus Bachi. From that conversation there, I'm sure that good things won't come out", concluded the journalist.

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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.

RENATO MAURÍCIO PRADO CRITICIZES TITE AND SAYS: "HE RETURNED A FEW HOUSES AGO"