Renato Gaúcho recalls slip that cost Flamengo the title: “I screwed myself” | OneFootball

Flamengo lost to Palmeiras in the 2021 Libertadores overtime

The coach Renato Gaúcho, currently without a club, gave an interview to Romário to share stories from the world of football. Thus, the former Flamengo coach recalled, for example, how the Rubro-Negro lost a Libertadores title due to a slip-up.

— That slip-up f**ed me! F**ed the whole nation. It was really a big misfortune. I had four or five players coming out of the medical department, with 50% conditions to play. Even so, we were better than them, but unfortunately, there was Andreas's blunder -, highlighted Renato Gaúcho on Thursday (27).

What is the context of the 2021 Libertadores?

Palmeiras and Flamengo were tied 1-1 in overtime. Thus, the competition would be decided by penalties, but Andreas Pereira made a mistake in the play and left the ball perfectly for Deyverson to face Diego Alves one-on-one.

What happened with Flamengo and Renato Gaúcho?

Therefore, the Most Beloved decided to dismiss the coach right after the defeat in the final. However, the coach would not stay for 2022, as the contract would end at the end of 2021. Fla then agreed with Paulo Sousa subsequently.

Which team is Renato Gaúcho coaching?

Currently, Renato is without a team. The last squad he managed was Fluminense, but the coach resigned himself due to being bothered by the internet. Since then, he has not returned to the sidelines, but there are speculations about Vasco.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Under the command of Filipe Luís, Flamengo will take the field this Monday (02) to face Madureira, starting at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca. Thus, Coluna do Fla provides all the match information.

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