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Coach Tite continues to be the target of questions in command of Flamengo, with part of the fans calling for his departure and suggesting the promotion of Filipe Luís. However, the club is not considering the rise of the former player at this time, despite the team's unstable phase. Thus, the decision is that Filipe will continue to lead the under-20 team.

According to information from the newspaper "O Globo", people close to Filipe Luís believe that he does not feel prepared to take command of the team main now. The former player closely monitors the situation in the dressing room and understands that the drop in performance of the team, which competes in three competitions simultaneously, is understandable.

Among the reasons that weigh against the possibility of Filipe Luís taking over Flamengo are the high number of injuries in the squad and the lack of time to get to know the players you haven't worked with yet. Filipe considers that this phase of the season would not be ideal to start his career as a coach with the first team.

Another relevant point is that, currently, Filipe Luís does not have the necessary license to coach the professional team. To do so, the under-20 coach would need a certificate from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), essential to take charge of Flamengo.

Flamengo faces serious injury problems this season. Matías Viña, Everton Cebolinha and Pedro are out until 2024, while Michael and Gabigol continue to undergo treatment in the medical department, with no expected return in the next games.

Despite the difficulties, Flamengo continues to compete on three fronts: it is in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil, in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores — after losing the first game against Peñarol (URU ) — and occupies fourth place in the Brazilian Championship.

With Tite in charge, Flamengo is preparing to face Grêmio this Sunday (22), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), in Porto Alegre, at the Grêmio Arena. The match will be broadcast on Premiere throughout Brazil on Pay-Per-View and streaming.

This Sunday (22), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo faces Grêmio in the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship, in Porto Alegre. For this match, coach Tite decided to rest several players, which should give midfielder Alcaraz his first chance as a starter for Rubro-Negro.

Since arriving at the team, Alcaraz has participated in two games, both coming on during the second half. In his debut against Corinthians, the Argentine was called up at half-time. In the duel against Peñarol (URU), last Thursday (19), he also started on the bench.

Among these commitments, Flamengo faced Vasco in the Brasileirão, but Alcaraz, who was sent off against Corinthians, served a suspension and was left out of the classic played last Sunday (15).

In addition to Alcaraz, other players in the squad should have an opportunity as starters. With an eye on the Libertadores final, the technical committee led by Tite chose to preserve some athletes. With this, players considered reserves and even young players from the youth teams will be able to gain minutes on the field in the game against Grêmio.

Matheus Cunha; Wesley, David Luiz, Cleiton and Ayrton Lucas; Everton Araújo, Allan and Alcaraz; Matheus Gonçalves, Lorran and Carlinhos.

The match between Flamengo and Grêmio will be played on Sunday (22), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), in Porto Alegre. The game will be broadcast from Premiere throughout Brazil on Pay-Per-View and streaming.

Flamengo will only return to the field for the Brasileirão on Sunday (22), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), when they will face Grêmio in Porto Alegre. Meanwhile, the 27th round of the tournament for straight points begins this Saturday (21) with four matches.

4pm – Vitória x Juventude – Barradão Stadium

4pm – Corinthians x Atlético-GO – Neo Química Arena

6:30pm – Fluminense x Botafogo – Maracanã

9:30 pm – Fortaleza x Bahia – Arena Castelão

(All in Brasília time)

The first clashes take place at 4 pm, when Vitória receives Juventude in Salvador and, simultaneously, Corinthians face Atlético-GO in São Paulo, both matches with great importance in the fight against relegation. Later, at 6:30 pm, leader Botafogo faces Fluminense at Maracanã, in the Rio derby. Saturday's round ends with the duel between Fortaleza and Bahia, at 9:30 pm, at Arena Castelão.

Flamengo takes the field on Sunday (22), at 6:30 pm, to face Grêmio in Porto Alegre. The team needs a victory to maintain its position in the G-4 of the Brasileirão. Currently, Mengão has 45 points, with São Paulo right behind, with 44, which increases the pressure for victory.