In the Copa do Brasil decision, Filipe Luís knew that in the second half Atlético-MG would risk everything. Hence the replacement of Gabigol by the speedy Bruno Henrique, in addition to the later entry of the speedy Plata. On the counterattack, with balls thrown onto the backs of the advanced defenders, Flamengo scored a goal and could have scored others. Almost all coaches in the world, including the good ones, wouldn’t remove Gabigol because he’s a goalscorer and because of the prestige he has.
Gabriel Milito, in the second half, made the frequent mistake of many coaches, including good ones, of changing players and strategy too much, in the desire to win the game. The team was confused, lost, which made it easier for Flamengo.
Evidently, the conduct of the coaches, in this match and the previous one, was not the only reason Flamengo won the title. We commentators have a habit of finding a magical reason to explain the results.
Gabigol will be a great reinforcement for Cruzeiro, if the signing is confirmed, although the cost-benefit is debatable. Filipe Luís knew his importance in the two decisive games, but he knows that he can no longer continue at Flamengo next year.
On Thursday (14), the Brazilian team will face Venezuela in the World Cup qualifiers. Dorival must maintain the tactical structure, with Raphinha in the center, close to the trio of attackers, formed by two wingers and a center forward.
At Barcelona, coach Hansi Flick uses Raphinha as a left-wing attacker who frequently enters the middle to form a pair with Lewandowski. Barcelona’s midfield is made up of a central midfielder (midfielder) and two midfielders who are part of the Spanish national team (Olmo and Pedri).
One of Vinicius Junior’s difficulties in the national team is the fact that Real Madrid does not have a permanent center forward. Vini and Mbappé occupy this space, alternating diagonal entries. These moments are the ones in which Vini shines the most, with his speed, his skill and his precise submissions. In the national team, he plays most of his open time as a winger, where there is more chance of being marked.
The Brazilian team has three excellent right wingers: Luiz Henrique, Estêvão and Savinho. Anyone can be cast, and they are very similar in the way they play. They are inspired by the left-footed Dutchman Robben, who long ago fascinated everyone, playing for Bayern, with his dribbling to the center and great finishing. The three Brazilians also learned to dribble to the side and cross or pass with their right foot.
According to news reports in Europe, Guardiola was invited by the CBF, which denied the call. However, as the entity’s president said years ago that Ancelotti’s hiring was correct, which did not happen, the question remains. Dorival Júnior is paying attention. He knows that the team needs to evolve to continue until the World Cup.
There are other coaches in line. Young Filipe Luís, who, before taking over Flamengo, turned down the invitation to be Dorival’s assistant, could be an option, even with just nine games in his career. Contrary to what the pragmatic Parreira said, life and football can take leaps, skip stages. The young Scaloni, who had never been a coach, is a world champion with Argentina.
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