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How much is a coach capable of interfering with the performance of a team in just over 24 hours of work? Rogério Ceni showed it a lot. Although it was necessary to reopen a drawer of good memories in the minds of the Flamengo players.
Flamengo x São Paulo – Copa do Brasil – Photo: André Durão
The result of the new commander’s debut is frustrating, all the more so because of the circumstances. But the team that goes to Morumbi next Wednesday to try to reverse São Paulo’s 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Brazil Cup flirted with the victorious past, which is enough to increase the hope of the fans.
At a press conference, Rogério Ceni shed his vanity and admitted: he emulated Jorge Jesús de Flamengo with hints of his work in Fortaleza to present a new face after the frustrating and apathetic work of Domènec Torrent. It worked like a performance.
I asked Rogério if taking advantage of Jorge Jesús’ model was a way for the team to change so much in 24 hours. He agreed: “I think that is how they like to play the most, how they feel more comfortable (…) We return to the methodology that I see is a success in Flamengo”. #gefla pic.twitter.com/t60dQ4NfGe
Do you remember those terms that the fan used to repeat in 2019: high line, compact equipment, intensity and mobility? Flamengo had it all in the Maracana duel. It was another team.
And the numbers help to present a more intense, vertical and, above all, safe team. Flamengo finished the first half without allowing São Paulo to even finish off Diego Alves’ goal. The antidote to the fragile team of days ago took effect.
Flamengo vs São Paulo numbers
- Ball possession: 50% x 50%
- Refinement: 12 x 4
- Kicks to goal: 6 x 3
- Big opportunities: 3 x 2
- Passes exchanged: 438 x 426
- Fouls committed: 10 x 15
- Corners: 7 x 4
In the 90 minutes, there were 12 submissions to 4, equal possession, but with more passes exchanged (438 x 426) and imposing football for most of the match. Hugo’s serious mistake punished a team that did more to win.
Best moments: Flamengo 1 x 2 São Paulo in the quarterfinals of the Brazil Cup
With close and high lines, Flamengo took the space of a São Paulo that sinned in the exit of the ball. However, changing positions after a 100-day job has a price. Gustavo Henrique took a long time to read Gabriel Sara’s pass, stepped back and gave Brener the first goal.
In general, however, the red and black defense did well. Gustavo Henrique and Léo Pereira seemed comfortable and more protected.
From the center to the front, a positioning of Flamengo version 2019 and with clear signs from Rogério Ceni about disputes for the position. Arão, Gerson and Maia fight two places, in addition to Gabriel, Pedro and Bruno Henrique.
Gabigol plays at Volpi’s exit – Photo: André Durão
Michael and Vitinho were surprising choices and worked like open socks that infiltrate. But it is clear that Ribeiro and Arrascaeta will be untouchable as long as they are fit in the former goalkeeper’s scheme.
The characteristic mobility of Jesús’ team and the freedom of the two attackers to speak without much defensive attribution was also noted. Gabigol and Bruno Henrique even celebrated the famous fusion: a pass from one, a goal from another.
The defeat with goal at the end and failure of the xodó fell like a storm for the Flamengo fans. The forecast, however, appears to be sunny for the near future.
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