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Another casualty! Flamengo and Tite leave another player out of the trip to Rio Grande do Sul
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In a recent press conference, the team's coach, Umberto Louzer, drew a surprising parallel, comparing the current situation of 'Bugre' with the trajectory of the powerful Flamengo during the time of Eduardo Bandeira de Mello."
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In sixth place in Series B with just four rounds remaining to the end of the season, Guarani faces an important challenge. In addition to the battles on the pitch, the club is going through a period of financial reconstruction that, in a way, can be compared to what Flamengo experienced in the past. Guarani coach Umberto Louzer expressed this analogy at a press conference.
Louzer highlighted that fans have the right to express their discontent when necessary, as they are the club's true assets. However, the coach also emphasized the work done to manage the emotional aspect of the players in the face of difficulties. He recalled that the club is going through a period of financial health, something that Flamengo also had to achieve.
Mengão, in the not too distant past, went through a similar situation under the management of Eduardo Bandeira de Mello. In the next round, Guarani will face Londrina in an away match, and victory is crucial to keep alive the hope of entering the G-4. For this to happen, Novorizontino, currently in fourth place, and Juventude, in fifth, need to stumble.
Coach Louzer emphasized the importance of being realistic and not putting pressure on the board beyond its financial capabilities. He believes that Guarani is on an upward path and that, with dedication and effort, the club will become a powerhouse on the sporting scene in the coming years. The climb up the football hierarchy will be gradual, but the commitment to success is non-negotiable.
Despite the fluctuations in the team's performance at a critical moment of the season, Louzer highlighted the determination of the group of players to give back up. He encouraged them not to lower their heads in the face of challenges and to maintain the expectation of reaching Serie A, an ambitious goal for the club.
Guarani's central objective is to return to Serie A in 2024 and build a team capable of competing competitively in the elite of Brazilian football. The last time Guarani participated in the first division was in 2010, when they faced Flamengo and had a memorable performance, beating the rubro-negro in the Brinco de Ouro. Unfortunately, in the second round in Rio, Flamengo came out on top, winning 2-1 and relegating Guarani to Série B.
That season, Flamengo also beat Guarani at Engenhão, with goals from Renato Abreu and Diego Maurício, while Baiano scored for Bugre. These memories serve as inspiration for Guarani, who seeks to write a new story and achieve their goals of success in Brazilian football.
Mais Querido will need to score two goals to stay alive in the Libertadores
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Flamengo went behind on the scoreboard in the first leg against Peñarol, last Thursday (19), when they lost 1-0 at Maracanã. Now, in order to qualify without any fear, Mais Querido will have to score more than one goal in the return match, in Uruguay. Trying to bring positive energy to the Nation, Arrascaeta sent an optimistic message on social media.
On his Instagram, this past Friday (20), the Mais Querido midfielder wrote: “Nothing like a day after another. Until the end.” The phrase was published alongside a photo in the dressing room at Ninho do Urubu, where Mais Querido trained.
Having lost 1-0 at Maracanã, Flamengo will have to score two goals at the Campeón Stadium del Siglo, in Montevideo. If you win with the minimum difference, the match will go to a penalty shootout. However, Peñarol enters the field with the advantage of a draw.
Tite and the red-black board defined that the holders of the confrontation against Peñarol but Léo Ortiz is out of the match against Grêmio, for the Brasileirão. The group will stay in Rio de Janeiro for training with a focus on the return game of the Libertadores.
The rest of the group will travel together with Tite to Porto Alegre, where they visit Grêmio this Sunday (22), at 6:30 pm, to compete in the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The game will be played at the Rio Grande do Sul team's Arena.
Mais Querido's coach is no longer unanimous among fans
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Flamengo has not had a good run in the competitions it competes in and fans have lost patience with Tite. Thus, Anderson Macula, president of the organized fans Raça Rubro-Negra, demanded the dismissal of the coach and asked Filipe Luís to be hired as coach of the professional squad.
"Bitter Friday. A coach who doesn't has respect for the fans, who don't know what they're doing. With such a qualified squad, they can't get the team to play. Tite is so stupid that he can't see Léo Ortiz as a starter in Flamengo's midfield. the player who delivers the most in this squad. He starts the game with two midfielders, coming off an injury, with no rhythm in the game. Anyone on the edge of the field would opt for one or the other. Flamengo didn't have a midfielder. ", he said, before finishing:
"Léo Ortiz was his last option. to hire Filipe Luís. A very talented guy, who has the respect of the fans. Send Tite away and bring Gabigol to the squad. We have a game next week, which is the game of Flamengo's life", he concluded.
In addition to asking for Filipe Luís to be hired, Macula also demands that the Red and Black board of directors. According to the fan, Mais Querido's situation is in the hands of Marcos Braz and Rodolfo Landim.
"There's no point in coming to tell a story. . This creates a positive and light atmosphere to seek classification in Uruguay. So it's in the hands of Marcos Braz and Rodolfo Landim. Send Tite away, bring Filipe Luís in, take over as coach of the professional squad. We've already done it with Jayme and Andrade, so don't tell me it's premature. And take quick and effective action to save Flamengo's year", he concluded.
TITE WILL REMAIN IN POSITIONEven though many fans are calling for the departure of Tite, the coach will remain in his position. This is because the Red and Black board does not intend to fire him for now, as his contract ends on December 31st.
The 31-year-old midfielder reveals that he is a Mengão fan and dreams of a possible debut in Brazilian football
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Rafinha Alcântara, currently without a club since ending his contract with Al-Arabi, from Qatar, in July, made it clear that he has a great connection with Flamengo, even though he has never played in Brazilian football. In an interview with the program Que Partidazo, in 2019, the midfielder, who built his career internationally, revealed that he was a long-time fan of Mais Querido.
During the interview, the 31-year-old player, son of four-time champion Mazinho, recalled his career in European football, where he played for big clubs, such as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. But what caught the attention of Mengão fans was his confession that he dreams of one day wearing the CRF shirt.
“I do think about playing for Flamengo. Everyone knows that I'm a big fan and supporter of the club. I followed and was very happy with the Brasileirão and Libertadores titles. It’s a dream to wear the Flamengo shirt”, said Rafinha Alcântara, generating euphoria among the red and black fans.
After his public statement, Flamengo's board of directors even investigated the situation of the player, who at the time was still linked to European football and had no intention of returning to Brazil. Now, without a club and free on the market, Rafinha can arrive at the Rio club without transfer costs, but Mengão's directors do not seem to have the athlete as a priority at the moment.
Still, there is speculation that Rafinha Alcântara could be made official at Gávea for the 2025 season, depending on changes in the squad and technical committee, which is currently led by Tite.
Rafinha Alcântara began his career in Barcelona's youth teams, where he played until being promoted to the professional squad. Over the years, he has spent time at clubs such as Celta de Vigo, Inter Milan, Real Sociedad, as well as Paris Saint-Germain, where he played alongside Neymar. His last club was Al-Arabi, in Qatar, where he played 40 matches, scored nine goals and provided 10 assists.
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