Sampaoli's cast returned to Ninho do Urubu this Tuesday (08)
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This Tuesday's training session (08) at Flamengo's CT had a novelty: Nicolás Maidana. The new physical trainer joins Jorge Sampaoli's technical team, replacing Pablo Fernández. The former head of the department was recently fired after assaulting Pedro on 29 July.
The Red-Black squad returned to Ninho do Urubu after a day off to prepare for the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The players face Olimpia (PAR) on Thursday (10) in Asunción and need to make an effort to impress the disillusioned fans with the most recent result: a devastating defeat (3-0) against Cuiabá for the Brasileirão.
According to journalists at the scene, Maidana conducted intense training, as expected. On social networks, the Uruguayan trainer has been the subject of much conversation, since an unusual training session he did with his former team went viral on the internet. On the occasion, Nicolás took the team to practice on the dunes.
The work with Sampaoli's team with Flamengo, on the other hand, was focused on tactical and technical development. The squad can count on Filipe Luís and Léo Pereira, who were absent from the last game, but Pulgar trained only at the gym with the medical commission.
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.
Rubro Negro will be led by an interim technical committee
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On Thursday night (28), Flamengo made official the dismissal of coach Jorge Sampaoli. The coach is not the only one who will leave the club, his coaching staff will also go with him. Therefore, physical trainer Nicolás Maidana will leave Mais Querido after the short period at Ninho do Urubu.
After the dismissal of Pablo Fernández, Jorge Sampaoli's former physical trainer, after he attacked Pedro, Nicolás Maidana arrived to replace - it at Sampaoli's request. The Uruguayan spent just two months at Rubro Negro and when he said goodbye he published a letter of thanks on his social networks.
“When you embark on your trip to Ithaca, ask for the path to be long, full of adventures and full of of experiences. I'm still far from Ithaca, but it's getting closer”, he writes, before thanking Sampaoli, as well as the other employees.
“THANK YOU, Jorge, for inviting me to this challenge, and THANK YOU to the entire technical committee for allowing me to learn from you daily. THANK YOU to all employees who work at Flamengo for their commitment and professionalism 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And THANK YOU to the players for their empathy and energy since day one. And THANK YOU Antonio and Paco for having me. THANK YOU”, he concludes.
Therefore, the Rubro Negro squad will go to the match against Bahia with an interim technical committee, who will lead the team on the field will be Mário Jorge. The game against Tricolor will be this Saturday (30), at 4pm, at Maracanã Stadium, for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.
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