A red-black in the opposing fields
Paulo Henrique Junior assists coach Andrade in observing Flamengo's rivals' games in competitions
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
In Vargem Grande, Andrade was leading a training session at the Training Center on Tuesday afternoon. Far away, an assistant coach was on his way to the San Carlos de Apoquindo stadium, where the Universidad Católica team would later earn its place in the Copa Libertadores.
Paulo Henrique Junior was there, at the foot of the Andes Mountains, recording everything about Flamengo's first opponent in the competition. His mission is to monitor the behavior of Flamengo's opponents in every competition. "It's a very comprehensive project, giving Andrade all the tools he needs to do his job."
Paulo Henrique Junior has been working as a "spy" for the club since Andrade took over as coach in July. Based on his observations, Andrade analyzed how his team should perform on the field for the remainder of the Brazilian Championship. "The objective of this observation is to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Flamengo's opponents. We try to see how these teams behave at home and away, what their set pieces are, and where many goals come from," says Paulo Henrique Junior.
Andrade typically receives a report a week in advance, accompanied by match videos. "I usually give my opinion, and we develop a game plan," says Paulo Henrique, who considers Universidad Católica a good team. "They play a 3-3-3-1 system, with a three-man midfield line, with striker Morales up front. [Right-sided midfielder Milovan] Mirosevic has great passing ability and gets forward well. Argentine Damián Díaz, who shares the creative responsibility, is also very good. And Morales is a player who moves around the box a lot."
The same work is carried out in the State Championship. "I make the same observations I make for the big clubs as I do for those with smaller investments. They all receive the same treatment." Another concern is observing the red-and-black team's own performance in home games. "I take a different position at Maracanã, and during halftime, we exchange information. During training, Andrade can rely on this data to develop more targeted training."
Paulo Henrique Junior was there, at the foot of the Andes Mountains, recording everything about Flamengo's first opponent in the competition. His mission is to monitor the behavior of Flamengo's opponents in every competition. "It's a very comprehensive project, giving Andrade all the tools he needs to do his job."
Paulo Henrique Junior has been working as a "spy" for the club since Andrade took over as coach in July. Based on his observations, Andrade analyzed how his team should perform on the field for the remainder of the Brazilian Championship. "The objective of this observation is to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Flamengo's opponents. We try to see how these teams behave at home and away, what their set pieces are, and where many goals come from," says Paulo Henrique Junior.
Andrade typically receives a report a week in advance, accompanied by match videos. "I usually give my opinion, and we develop a game plan," says Paulo Henrique, who considers Universidad Católica a good team. "They play a 3-3-3-1 system, with a three-man midfield line, with striker Morales up front. [Right-sided midfielder Milovan] Mirosevic has great passing ability and gets forward well. Argentine Damián Díaz, who shares the creative responsibility, is also very good. And Morales is a player who moves around the box a lot."
The same work is carried out in the State Championship. "I make the same observations I make for the big clubs as I do for those with smaller investments. They all receive the same treatment." Another concern is observing the red-and-black team's own performance in home games. "I take a different position at Maracanã, and during halftime, we exchange information. During training, Andrade can rely on this data to develop more targeted training."