Tite does not justify ‘controversial’ changes that cost Flamengo their campaign

oh Flemish Suffer failure – cheap – for Botafogo4-1, which brings a series of concerns for the decisive match against Bolivar. However, this time the trouble is not only that the starters are injured again, but also Tite’s selection in the game. Even when questioned, the coach did not justify some of these decisions in the press conference in Nilton Santos.

Tite did not justify picking Victor Hugo in the loss to Flamengo – Photo: Reproduction Youtube

Tite chose Victor Hugo over Alaskaeta, who left the field at the start of the Classic due to injury. The youngster played about 30 minutes in the last two games he played, and the coach’s choice became a question for fans and the media. However, the coach deviated from the reasoning and attributed the defeat to the collective result.

“When it comes to specifics, it’s very punctual, it’s not part of my profile. When the team loses, it loses as a whole,” he began.

Victor Hugo’s Choice

This question is based on the principle that Tite once turned to Lorán as a replacement for Arrascaeta, and in fact, Lorán has more details about Victor Hugo. This is because the midfielder was not the coach’s choice, and it is largely because of this that the coach’s decision to let him follow Flamengo is questionable.

Victor Hugo came on in the 80th minute. Atletico Madrid-MGIn July, he returned to the pitch in the 75th minute of a loss to Sao Paulo. The setback for the Sao Paulo Tricolor occurred on August 3.

Tite used Victor Hugo in rare substitutions for Alaskaeta but he performed poorly in the defeat – Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

In the coach’s opinion, the consequences of the defeat were more due to physical problems than individual decisions and performances. Tite also mentioned that the rest period also had an impact on the difference in the team’s performance in the second and decisive stage.

“If (Victor Hugo) had started well and had good results, the problem would have been the opposite. We didn’t have it as a team, especially in the second half, when the team began to break down in terms of physicality. I realised that the intensity of Botafogo was still there because it had quality, verticality, a team with a physical structure and an extra day of recovery”, and concluded:

“The fitness aspect is taken into account but it’s the whole thing, including the tactical aspect of having to change and build the team. Yes, it’s the whole job, to improve and recover.”

Flamenco Calendar

Flamengo drops to fourth place in the Brazilian league with 41 points after last night’s defeat (18 games). Botafogo leads with 46 goals and Fortaleza is second with 45 goals. Rubro Negro’s next game in Brazil is scheduled for Sunday against Atletico Madrid (25 goals). Bragantinoin the Maracanã.

However, before thinking about the national championship, Flamengo’s task is to qualify for the Copa Libertadores against Bolivar. The decision will be made this Thursday (22nd) at 9:30 pm at an altitude of more than 6 kilometers. Rubro Negro can advance to the quarter-finals with a maximum difference of one goal in normal time.

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