Ex-Flamengo man joins Venezuela for new World Cup cycle | OneFootball

Cleber Xavier was Tite's assistant at Flamengo between 2023 and 2024

After failing to secure a spot in the World Cup playoffs, Venezuela completely revamped its coaching staff for the upcoming Qualifiers. Thus, the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) announced Cléber Xavier, former assistant to Tite at Flamengo.

Cléber Xavier, Tite's right-hand man at Flamengo, at Corinthians and with the Brazilian National Team, will be the assistant coach for Venezuela. In this way, he will join the coaching staff of Oswaldo Vizcarrondo, former Venezuelan player.

WHAT IS CLÉBER XAVIER'S SITUATION?

After serving as Tite's assistant at Flamengo, Cléber Xavier decided to pursue a solo career. He became the head coach of Santos in his first job as a manager. However, he was unable to achieve good results and was dismissed from the São Paulo club.

AND NOW, WHAT'S NEXT?

Now, Cléber Xavier will have the mission of trying to lead Venezuela to its first World Cup. After coming close in 2026, the team remains the only South American national team that has yet to have the opportunity to play in a World Cup.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

Flamengo, former club of Cléber Xavier, remains focused on the upcoming challenges of the season. The Rubro-Negro, already with its main squad, faces Vasco this Wednesday (21st), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the Campeonato Carioca.

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