Flamengo's new manager makes his Brasileirão debut this Tuesday | OneFootball

Marcelo Salazar makes his Flamengo debut in the clash against Athletico-PR

Flamengo U-20 begin a new chapter this Tuesday (08). That’s because head coach Marcelo Salazar will lead the team from the touchline for the first time in the match against Athletico-PR, valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian U-20 Championship. The match takes place at 3:00 PM (Brasília time) at Gávea Stadium.

The coach replaces Bruno Pivetti with the mission of improving the Rubro-Negro side’s performance in the tournament. Flamengo currently sit in ninth place with 21 points. The competition follows a single round-robin format, in which the top eight teams advance to the knockout stage, while the bottom three are relegated to Série B.

WHO IS MARCELO SALAZAR?

The new manager, who is from Recife, holds Pro licenses from both the CBF and Conmebol. His professional career includes a notable spell in Arab football starting in 2017. In 2021, he worked as an assistant coach for Al-Nassr’s first team (Saudi Arabia).

Before joining the Rubro-Negro club, Marcelo Salazar was head coach of Al-Nassr’s U-21 team. The 48-year-old manager brings international experience as he looks to fix the necessary issues and lead a recovery in the Brasileirão standings.

His home debut is a great opportunity for Salazar to get off on the right foot and also reverse the team’s recent inconsistency. Flamengo have managed just two wins in their last seven matches and need to earn crucial points to secure a place in the knockout stage.

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