URGENT! PEDRO WILL NOT PLAY AGAINST FLUMINENSE

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 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.

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.

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.

With a goal from Pedro, Flamengo beat Fluminense 1-0, in a game valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. And it was precisely the scorer of the winning goal who participated in 'Resenha do Jogo', a FlaTV section that interviews the highlight of the match.

Pedro also commented on his impressions of Flamengo's general performance, praising the Rubro-Negro sectors and explained how the team managed to defeat Fluminense, who had no chance in the match.

“We did very well at the beginning, we managed to maintain the pressure, the game We had very good marking throughout. From the attack, with me, Lorran, Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo and Gerson, the pressure on the way out. We know what Fluminense does every game, they try to come out playing, there's quality there, but I think we did very well in that regard. We also managed to create, stealing the ball and setting up quickly. But the lesson we have to learn is to get more out of finishing in the last third, in the last pass or finish. Seek evolution to kill the game. In the classic, you have to take advantage of opportunities, but thank God, the team was very good. The work during the week, and that's it, was very good, it was 1-0, but the important thing was the three points in a classic that is always very complicated to play”, he pointed out, before highlighting other positive aspects of Mengo's performance. :

“As I said, we managed to put pressure on. Fluminense had possession, but couldn't reach the final third of our team, it's our credit. Since Rossi, the midfielders who provide support, offensive balance, are a team. A job during the week, Professor Tite studies for us to do in the field, this makes it easier for us. Whoever enters the second half knows what to do, that makes it easier. It's the squad, the group that won the classic.

With Pedro's goal, Flamengo secured the victory, reached 24 points in 11 games and remained at the top of the Brasileirão table. With a strong mentality and a united squad, Rubro-Negro is trying to maintain first place, and the striker commented on the difficulties in remaining in contention for the Brazilian Championship.

“It's not easy. Normally, whoever is in the lead is the team to beat, everyone is looking at that team. But, it’s about thinking about us, about our work, about our evolution each week, so as not to relax. Seek victory in each game. The Brazilian Championship is not easy, each round is difficult, but it is playing against Juventude focused on what they have to do and looking for victory”, he added.

Flamengo returns to the field on Wednesday (26 ), to face Juventude, at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium. The match, valid for the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship, will be played at 8pm (Brasília time).