Tite recognizes that Gabigol should have played fewer minutes: “I exposed him”

Victory contested by the Copa do Brasil

O Flamengo won the Amazon for the first leg of the third phase of the Copa do Brasil. The big problem was that playing at home, with the support of their fans, the team only won 1-0.

The return match takes place under the control of Amazonas, who, through the draw, decide the clash as home team. A Nation was very angry It is Tite was left with the complaints and anger from Flamengo fans.

A positive point that can be celebrated was the return of striker Gabigol. He received a suspension of his punishment for not cooperating in the anti-doping testing process. Upon his return, he was celebrated by the Nation.

Tite recognizes mistake with Gabi

A subject that drew attention in the commander’s press conference was the fact that he had admitted that he made a mistake in placing Gabriel Barbosa, upon his return to the field, after being away for a long time, for many minutes.

“First I did the reconnaissance in physical terms. I was wrong to have put him in such a long time in the game. Because he was gone for a long time, and I exposed him”, said Tite.

The coach made it clear that he did not intend to do this, but the match made it possible for this to happen. It was highlighted that he needed to use it even if he didn’t have the rhythm and fit in with the group.

“But the necessity of the game does. It was less time he had for the game, and I wanted to use more time for this mobilization”, pondered the CRF technician.

An old topic that needed to be addressed again was about wearing the number 10 shirt with Pedro. “You can play with two, you can play him with 9. He can play in these two variations”, explained.

Coach talks about pressure

Another point that was commented on by the coach fhi your statement about the pressure you have been suffering from Rubro-Negro Carioca fans. The Nation is angry with the coach and he has been criticized a lot.

There has even been pressure for his departure from fans. However, the board has been supporting himeven with this pressure from Flamengo fans.

“How do I work on the emotional situation, man? She is respectful of the fans. It always has been and will continue to be. Because when the team isn’t producing, I stay quiet”, he said.

“It’s the same as when you applaud and are happy when you become champion and win a classic. This is maturity, it is awareness of maturity. The same moment I win, I receive a question opposite to that”, concluded Tite.

Nation reacts to the declaration

João Costa is a journalist who has been covering Brazilian football for around four years with an emphasis on clubs from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais, namely: Cruzeiro, Grêmio, Flamengo, Vasco, Corinthians, Palmeiras , São Paulo and Santos. Graduated in Social Communication – Journalism, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC-MG) in 2022. Currently at Bolavip Brasil, he worked for communication vehicles such as Portal Amirt and Mercado1Minuto.