Flamengo's new boss makes Brasileirão debut this Tuesday | OneFootball

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

Flamengo U-20 begins a new chapter this Tuesday (08). That is because coach Marcelo Salazar will lead the team from the sidelines for the first time in the clash against Athletico-PR, valid for the 15th round of the Brasileirão U-20. The match takes place at 3 p.m. (Brasília time) at Gávea Stadium.

The coach replaces Bruno Pivetti with the mission of improving the team's performance in the championship. Flamengo currently sits in ninth place with 21 points. The competition follows a single round-robin format, in which the top eight advance to the knockout stage, while the bottom three are relegated to Série B.

WHO IS MARCELO SALAZAR?

The new head coach, 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 (SAU).

Before joining the red-and-black club, Marcelo Salazar was serving as head coach of Al-Nassr's U-21 team. The 48-year-old manager brings international experience as he looks to make the necessary adjustments and help the team climb the Brasileirão standings.

A home debut is a great opportunity for Salazar to get off on the right foot and also turn around the team's recent inconsistency. Flamengo has won just two of its last seven matches and needs to pick up crucial points to secure a place in the knockout stage.

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