Vitor Pereira and Paulo Sousa: Botafogo weigh up 2 ex-Flamengo bosses | OneFootball

Paulo Sousa and Vítor Pereira appear on a list of seven names linked by the club for the final stretch of the Brasileirão

Botafogo are in talks with a coach to take charge of the team in the final stage of the season. To that end, the club is assessing a list of seven names being discussed behind the scenes, including two former Flamengo managers: Paulo Sousa and Vítor Pereira.

Botafogo’s shortlist has seven names, including two former Flamengo managers

Paulo Sousa and Vítor Pereira both had recent and troubled spells in charge of Flamengo. Both Portuguese coaches have been unemployed since June, after leaving their respective clubs.

Pedro Caixinha, Thiago Motta, Sebastián Beccacece, Sérgio Conceição and Marcelo Gallardo complete the list. Botafogo are therefore widening their range of options before making an official decision.

Botafogo going through an unstable period in the dugout

Botafogo sacked Franclim Carvalho on August 18 this year. Since then, the club has been led on an interim basis by Rodrigo Bellão, the under-20 coach. He recently lost 3-0 to Flamengo.

The result increased the pressure on Botafogo’s interim coaching staff. Players such as Alex Telles were even approached face-to-face by members of an organized supporters’ group demanding results.

Paulo Sousa had a short and turbulent spell at Flamengo

Paulo Sousa managed Flamengo for about five months in 2022. His spell was marked by inconsistency and strong pressure from both within the club and the fans. The Portuguese coach was eventually sacked by the Rio club in June 2022.

Vítor Pereira lasted even less at Flamengo

Vítor Pereira’s spell at Flamengo was even shorter, lasting just over three months in the job. He took charge of 18 matches with the Rio side. His record was ten wins, one draw and seven defeats, for a win rate of around 57%.

Flamengo scored 36 goals and conceded 24 during Vítor Pereira’s time in charge. Even so, the coach’s name continues to be considered by other clubs in Brazilian football.

Flamengo’s next match

With Leonardo Jardim on the touchline, Flamengo play this Wednesday (02) in a postponed Brasileirão fixture. The match against Mirassol is scheduled for 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

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