It took 16 days, but the coach finally decided to address the issue with the player
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Jorge Sampaoli and Pedro talked about the aggression that the attacker suffered. The former physical trainer who punched him, Pablo Fernández, was the Flamengo coach's right hand man and the Uruguayan's silence was bothering the crowd. Rumors circulate, since the fact, that the internal climate with the cast is not good.
This Monday (14) the coach, Sampaoli, finally called the shirt number 9 of Mais Querido to deal with the controversy involving his name. Pedro was attacked 16 days before the conversation, on the 29th of last month, after a game in Belo Horizonte, against Atlético-MG.
The conversation took place at Ninho do Urubu after training. The aim of the chat, which lasted approximately half an hour, was for both of them to "move on". The information was released by ESPN.
Pedro was punched in the face by Pablo Fernández, who was later fired. Minutes after the fact, the athlete published a report on his social networks saying about how he had been suffering "psychological cowardice" at the club. Since then, he has not given interviews to the press, in order to preserve his image.
Sampaoli had been reassuring the public that everything would be handled internally, but rumors had been circulating that they hadn't even spoken in two weeks, avoiding the serious affair. This ended up heating up even more discussions by Nação Rubro-Negra about the bad relationship that the Uruguayan coach has with the squad.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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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”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national 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.
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.
Mais Querido reached the final of the competition against São Paulo with a sequence of defeats, in addition to the very heavy atmosphere in the locker room and in training.
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Filipe Luís recalled, this Friday (08), one of the most difficult episodes for Flamengo in this year 2023. During an interview with Charla Podcast, the full-back spoke about the sad situation that happened between Pedro, Sampaoli and the physical trainer, Pablo Fernández. In fact, the red-and-black idol pointed out how the atmosphere at the club changed after that.
"I was two meters away", began Filipe, remembering exactly the moment the attack occurred: "Nobody believed it. Nobody believed what was happening. Pedro didn't do anything, he just didn't want to get hot. He (Pablo Fernández) arrives and does that. Pedro didn't believe it, so much so that he didn't even fight back. No Flamengo teammate went there to hit him."
"After that, it became unsustainable", explained the star, "because Pablo (Fernández) was the most important person on Jorge Sampaoli's technical committee. No matter how much he (Sampaoli) put someone lack of confidence, the atmosphere was not good. The team was not progressing. The atmosphere was heavy, with negative energy. Afterwards, we lost the final (against São Paulo)."
Everything happened after the Flamengo's victory over Atlético-MG, in the Brazilian Championship. Pedro was questioned by the professional that he did not respect him for sitting on the bench and finishing the warm-up after all the substitutions were made at the Independência stadium, in Minas Gerais.
In the locker room, Pablo Fernández said that Pedro wasn't supposed to sit on the bench. The attacker then retorted, said he wasn't going to join, and demonstrated his dissatisfaction with the coaching staff. That's when he was punched in the mouth.
The following day, Flamengo's board fired Pablo Fernández. Because of this, Jorge Sampaoli brought another professional to join the technical committee, but the atmosphere did not improve. At the time, many questioned the representatives' decision to keep the Argentine, who was already receiving a lot of criticism about his performance. Sampaoli ended up being fired two months later, after losing the Copa do Brasil final.
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