In the Brasileirão, Palmeiras and Flamengo won at the weekend, each in their own way. Flamengo, at Mineirão, defeated Galo with a lot of passing and speed to reach the goal, while Palmeiras, away from home, beat Bragantino with great marking and a long throw from Andreas Pereira from midfield. The usual dead ball goal was missing.
Both ways of playing are efficient, as they are well executed. If Palmeiras and Flamengo combined the two strategies, they would be even better, two great ones. This already happens with the biggest teams in world football. That’s why, and because of the individual quality, we enjoy watching Champions League games so much.
Atlético-MG is lost in time and space, without collective and individual strength. Some insist that the cast is very good. They analyze players for what they’ve done, not for today. Atlético-MG and Hulk are going through a difficult financial, technical and emotional separation.
Against Palmeiras, former coach Klopp was present. He is now the technical coordinator of all Red Bull teams around the world. Bragantino has been putting pressure on their opponents for several years, as Klopp likes. Some time ago, he said that better than a great centralized attacking midfielder is the pressure to win the ball back in attack. Even better is combining strategy with individual talent.
Fluminense, without flattery, has the same number of points as Flamengo in the Brasileirão. The team went through some bad moments and those in a hurry began to boo the good coach Zubeldía. I think Fluminense should invest more in center forward Jhon Kennedy. He has an irregular talent, which turns on and off. Need physical, technical and psychological help.
Corinthians, with Fernando Diniz, did not concede a goal in the last six games, even when they had two players less against Palmeiras and one less against Vasco. The team positioned itself very well defensively. Diniz, who has a reputation for being a bold coach with little care in defense, has evolved. Dinizism no longer makes sense. He learned to change the way he played according to the moment.
Vasco, who had great results at the beginning of Renata Gaúcho’s work, fell a lot in the last few games. This is as expected, as the cast is limited. Renato knows this, but he doesn’t need to be so narcissistic and arrogant in his interviews. After the defeat against Corinthians, he said that he did everything right, but that he cannot take the field. Certainly, the players didn’t like it. Renato is a good coach, but he is not as wise as he thinks he is.
Absences
In addition to Rodrygo, the team will not have Militão at the World Cup. Estêvão has rare chances. The three were certain for the World Cup, but they were not certain as starters. Defender Militão would probably play on the right flank, as there isn’t a great player in that position.
I disagree with the concept that the team, because it has fast wingers and dribblers, does not need a supporting winger. Forming doubles on the sides is important against tough markings. Furthermore, because of the pressure on midfielders to get the ball out of the defense, it is necessary to have full-backs with the talent to keep the ball and exchange passes.
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