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TITE PRAISES AMAZONAS TEAM AGAINST FLAMENGO "THEY ARE WELL TRAINED.."

Tite's tactical adjustments reflect his ability to read the game and adapt the team as needed

23 Mai 2024 | 00:22 |

In the post-game press conference, Tite commented: "There were two different halves. The first had offensive organization, but we counterattacked the opponent." He recognized that, despite the team showing good offensive positioning, the defense still left spaces that could be exploited by the opposing team. This direct and frank assessment by Tite shows his deep understanding of what was happening on the field.

O Flamengo started the game with a tactical scheme that prioritized possession of the ball and the patient construction of plays. However, this strategy also brought risks, as the spaces left by the team in midfield allowed for dangerous counterattacks by the opponent. Even with predominant possession of the ball, the Rio team suffered from the speed of opposing attacks.

"We adjusted more, bringing Varela inside and giving Gerson some freedom, then we created more," explained Tite, referring to the changes that made the difference in the second half. The coach decided to change the team's tactical layout, promoting the entry of Varela and giving more freedom of movement to Gerson, a player known for his defensive and offensive skills.

TITE OPENS THE GAME ABOUT MATCH

These tactical changes brought new dynamism to the Flamengo, who began to better control the midfield and neutralize the opponent's counterattacks. Gerson, with his versatility, was essential in this new configuration, contributing both in marking and in creating offensive plays. The freedom granted to him allowed him to act closer to the attackers, facilitating the creation of scoring chances.

Varela's change in positioning was also fundamental. By bringing Varela to a more central position, Tite managed to strengthen the defense without compromising the attack. Varela helped block opposing attacks and initiate plays from the defense, proving to be a key player in balancing the team.

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Arrascaeta makes a similar criticism of Jorge Jesus: “Flamengo only loses…”

Uruguayan gave a press conference at Ninho do Urubu and spoke about the problems of unprepared professionals at the club

Arrascaeta uses Jorge Jesus' famous quote at Flamengo to criticize unprepared professionals at the club - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |

Friday (15) was marked by a press conference with Arrascaeta, at Ninho do Urubu. The Uruguayan midfielder made strong statements about the club's backstage and even repeated a famous phrase from Jorge Jesus, the Portuguese coach who marked an era at Flamengo.

Arrascaeta quotes Jorge Jesus: "Flamengo only loses to itself"

CRITICISM OF DESPERATE PROFESSIONALS

Without directly mentioning the coach, Arrascaeta emphasized that internal problems often harm the club's atmosphere . The Uruguayan also made it clear that he will always stand by his teammates in situations where unprepared professionals could harm them:

"I often tell my friends that Flamengo only loses to itself, because it's difficult to explain some of the things that happen here. Sometimes it's due to a lack of capacity from people who don't realize the size of the club or who aren't used to dealing with this pressure . But when you have experienced and respected players like Alex Sandro, Bruno, Nico, Viña, and so many others, the group becomes stronger," said the number 10.

"Whatever happens outside won't affect our squad. We'll always be together. When something happens to a teammate, we'll be here to help," Arrascaeta assured. The statement alludes to the controversy surrounding former doctor José Luiz Runco, who was fired after exposing details of De La Cruz's physical condition , claiming the Uruguayan was living with an irreversible chronic injury.

SUPPORT FOR DE LA CRUZ

At the time, Arrascaeta posted a photo alongside De La Cruz, accompanied by the message: " It's about taking care of our own. It's that simple ." The gesture was interpreted as a dig at the former professional, as well as a pat on the back for his club and national team friend.

Now, at the press conference, the number 10 reinforced the importance of squad unity in the face of external turbulence: "Regardless of who it is, Nico or another player, we have to be together. It's very difficult to stay focused on the field when these situations happen. But I've been here for six years and I know that Flamengo always experiences moments like this. Our role is to keep ourselves in the locker room so that this doesn't affect us, even though some situations are very difficult," he concluded.

TITE PRAISES AMAZONAS TEAM AGAINST FLAMENGO "THEY ARE WELL TRAINED.."