Tite’s decision angers Flamengo fans and raises criticism

Leo Ortiz was benched for the second consecutive game for Flamengo.

Flamengo defeated power 2-1 this Thursday (11), at the Maracana Stadium, in the Brazilian Championship. In addition to the negative result in front of the fans, coach Tite was criticized for not using defender Leo Ortiz as a starter for the second match in a row.

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A draw and a home defeat, all because Tite insisted on not continuing with Leo Ortiz in midfield.

These stupid, stubborn, “hierarchical” decisions are very annoying.

-Matheus Fla (@_matheusfla) July 12, 2024

I will never understand Tite’s decision to sack Leo Ortiz, who formed a great midfield duo with Allan, in order to put Pulgar in the team. Pulgar and Allan together are like oil and water. Zero tune. He did this in two consecutive games. Sometimes football teaches you a hard lesson.

– Luiz Alberto (@_luizalbertoo) July 12, 2024

Pulgar and Allan don’t mark anyone. Leo Ortiz is on the bench. Tite stepped up poorly and
Don’t move. You will lose a game you were committed to winning.

– Renato M. Prado (RMPoficial) July 12, 2024

Congratulations to Tite for playing Leo Ortiz as Pulgar, who is having a pathetic season.

– Brenno Luizz (@BrennoLuizz) July 12, 2024

“A draw and a home defeat, all because of Tite’s stubbornness in not keeping Leo Ortiz in midfield. These stupid decisions, with their stubbornness and “hierarchy”, are very annoying,” said one fan. Another commented: “I will never understand Tite’s decision to dismiss Leo Ortiz, who formed a great midfield duo with Allan, to put Pulgar in the team. Pulgar and Allan are like oil and water together. Zero tune. He did this in two consecutive games. Sometimes football teaches you a hard lesson.”

Fans continued to criticize coach Tite: “Pulgar and Allan are not marking anyone. Leo Ortiz is on the bench. Tite came up badly and is not moving. You will lose a match that you should have won.” Another concluded: “Congratulations to Tite for playing Leo Ortiz instead of Pulgar who is having a pathetic season.”

Criticism of the coach

before powerLeo Ortiz started on the bench again, after not playing against Cuiabá. The defender, who played as a midfielder, won the sympathy of the fans who criticized coach Tite for the decision to keep him out of the team for so long.

This Thursday (11), Leo Ortiz replaced Allan in the 24th minute of the second half. During this period, the defender had a pass percentage of 95%, won a duel, made two passes and intercepted the ball. Statistics taken from the “SofaScore” website.

Flamengo position

With defeat to powerFlamengo stopped at 31 points. Moreover, the setback had negative consequences for Mingo, as Palmeiras beat Atlético-GO and took first place with 33. Finally, if Botafogo wins on Thursday (11), it will also surpass Meis Querido.

Next game

Flamengo will now have a period without matches, as it will only play again on the 20th of this month, against Criciúma, at Mane Garrincha, at 4 pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, Coluna do Fla offers the most red and black broadcast on the Internet with the voice of Rafa Penedo, on YouTube. Tulio Rodrigues will provide the comments. Finally, Leo José will be in charge of the report.