Team may undergo changes for Sunday's game
Despite not revealing the lineup, Silas hints at substitutions in Flamengo's starting lineup
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Flamengo's new coach, Silas, has already demonstrated his ability to spring surprises when selecting his team. In his first game in charge, he fielded Diego Maurício alongside Val Baiano in attack against Cruzeiro, when everyone expected Leandro Amaral to start. I wonder what he's thinking for next Sunday's match (September 05.09) against Santos?
The coach will only reveal this moment before the ball rolls. However, it's already possible to get a sense of his doubts. One of them concerns the question of whether to field Petkovic and Renato together, given their physical condition.
"The manager's job is to monitor this situation and not let it pass. It's important to know what they can take advantage of. Renato is a heartthrob, a Flamengo fan, and loves the club. Petkovic decides the game on a set piece. We'll understand the situation and perhaps bring one on and leave the other on the bench. We're working on this situation," the coach added.
"You have to consider the moment, the opponent. It's a period of evaluation for physical preparation, some athletes haven't played for a year. That weighs heavily at a time like this, especially to avoid losing a player to injury," he noted.
With that, the one who could get a chance is Vinícius Pacheco, who missed the last two matches due to back pain, but is now available to Silas for the match.
"I spoke with Vinícius Pacheco, who was with me at Paraná. Pacheco's characteristics no longer exist in football. It's hard to find players like that. I'll work with him to face the goalkeeper and know what to do. A player doesn't forget. He needs confidence and consistency," he concluded.
The coach will only reveal this moment before the ball rolls. However, it's already possible to get a sense of his doubts. One of them concerns the question of whether to field Petkovic and Renato together, given their physical condition.
"The manager's job is to monitor this situation and not let it pass. It's important to know what they can take advantage of. Renato is a heartthrob, a Flamengo fan, and loves the club. Petkovic decides the game on a set piece. We'll understand the situation and perhaps bring one on and leave the other on the bench. We're working on this situation," the coach added.
"You have to consider the moment, the opponent. It's a period of evaluation for physical preparation, some athletes haven't played for a year. That weighs heavily at a time like this, especially to avoid losing a player to injury," he noted.
With that, the one who could get a chance is Vinícius Pacheco, who missed the last two matches due to back pain, but is now available to Silas for the match.
"I spoke with Vinícius Pacheco, who was with me at Paraná. Pacheco's characteristics no longer exist in football. It's hard to find players like that. I'll work with him to face the goalkeeper and know what to do. A player doesn't forget. He needs confidence and consistency," he concluded.
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