The changes at Flamengo under Rogério Lourenço
The coach changed the tactical scheme of the game and also the players' posture on the field.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
After only a few days in charge, Rogério Lourenço has already begun to give Flamengo his own unique look. Not only with the introduction of Rômulo as a defensive midfielder and a false third center-back, but also with the players' posture on the field. With a more communicative and dedicated team, the coach managed to help the last-placed team to reach the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 defeat the first-placed team at the Maracanã.
Tactically, Flamengo returned to playing similarly to their Brazilian championship last season. With Rômulo doubling as Airton, a physically fit midfielder who plays both in front of the defense and on the right side, covering Leo Moura's attacks. This wasn't the case with Toró starting precisely because of the player's shorter stature, who was on Andrade's team this year.
"In the first half, I played more as a third defender, covering Leo Moura's runs down the right. Then, I moved forward in front of the defense, running more, but it was great because I did both my roles," explained midfielder Rômulo, who also stated that Rogério is one of the most intelligent coaches he has ever worked with.
Coincidence or not, playing this way, Flamengo kept a clean sheet against Corinthians. Another important point in Rogério's favor, as this had only happened in five of the 24 games played by the Red-Blacks this season.
"The defense received a lot of attention and performed very well. Over the past few days, I've been trying to say that the defense starts with Adriano and Love forming the midfield. That happened today (Wednesday), and we were able to prove that the defense is a machine that needs everyone to be balanced to function," said Rogério.
Another change was noticed by defender David. According to him, the team started talking more on the field, both in training and in games. This is crucial for him.
"I saw a more communicative team today, and that was very important. Especially in the defensive sector. We have to constantly push each other," added the number 14.
Tactically, Flamengo returned to playing similarly to their Brazilian championship last season. With Rômulo doubling as Airton, a physically fit midfielder who plays both in front of the defense and on the right side, covering Leo Moura's attacks. This wasn't the case with Toró starting precisely because of the player's shorter stature, who was on Andrade's team this year.
"In the first half, I played more as a third defender, covering Leo Moura's runs down the right. Then, I moved forward in front of the defense, running more, but it was great because I did both my roles," explained midfielder Rômulo, who also stated that Rogério is one of the most intelligent coaches he has ever worked with.
Coincidence or not, playing this way, Flamengo kept a clean sheet against Corinthians. Another important point in Rogério's favor, as this had only happened in five of the 24 games played by the Red-Blacks this season.
"The defense received a lot of attention and performed very well. Over the past few days, I've been trying to say that the defense starts with Adriano and Love forming the midfield. That happened today (Wednesday), and we were able to prove that the defense is a machine that needs everyone to be balanced to function," said Rogério.
Another change was noticed by defender David. According to him, the team started talking more on the field, both in training and in games. This is crucial for him.
"I saw a more communicative team today, and that was very important. Especially in the defensive sector. We have to constantly push each other," added the number 14.