Flamengo’s new boss on 2026: “It’s not just winning” | OneFootball

Marcelo Salazar has arrived to take charge of Flamengo’s U-20 team

Flamengo’s U-20 team is not having an easy 2026 season. Not surprisingly, the club’s board decided to dismiss Bruno Pivetti and, this Wednesday (03), announced the arrival of coach Marcelo Salazar. In a conversation with the press, the manager detailed the plan he intends to implement at Fla.

— I believe it is a team that plays forward, that wants to dictate the game, that wants to win again, always with the caveat that it’s not only about winning. We’re talking about youth development, and we have to prepare these boys to reach the highest level in every way — physically, technically, tactically and mentally — so that when they get to the professional team, they have the conditions, or a better chance, to stay there —, he said, before concluding:

— So, in terms of preparation, we will have six days to get ready for the next match against Athletico-PR. Until July 1, which is the last match of the first phase, the games come one after another, so we have little time to train. But I think the key is to rally the team for this final stretch, so we can make a strong push and build momentum, first qualify and then fight to become champions —, Marcelo Salazar concluded.

Who is Marcelo Salazar, Flamengo’s new coach?

Born in Recife, the new Flamengo coach holds Pro licenses from both the CBF and Conmebol. In other words, if necessary, the manager can coach Fla’s senior team. Thus, Marcelo Salazar signed a contract with the Rubro-Negro until December 2027.

When is Flamengo’s U-20 team’s next match?

Marcelo Salazar already has a date for his debut as Flamengo coach. After all, the Crias do Ninho return to the pitch next Tuesday (09) to face Athletico-PR at 3:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Gávea, in the 15th round of the U-20 Brasileirão.

With the arrival of the new coach, Flamengo is looking to regain its best form in the U-20 Brasileirão, as the team currently sits only in 10th place in the standings, with 21 points. In addition, Mengão has won two of its last six matches in the competition.

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