Vítor Pereira on Brazil stint: "If only I'd had a crystal ball..." | OneFootball

Vítor Pereira had stints with Flamengo and Corinthians in Brazilian football

Currently the coach of Wolverhampton (ENG), Vítor Pereira led Corinthians and Flamengo in Brazilian football. Despite a good campaign with the São Paulo team, the Portuguese coach did not win over the red-and-black fans. The coach even vented about his journey with the Brazilian clubs.

— (My time in Brazil was) A life experience. We always change. If I had a crystal ball to know the future, I would change something in my life. What I felt I should do, decisions I should make, I made -, he said, before concluding:

— And they are part of life and our growth. I think we grow a lot in moments when we are under pressure, when we suffer. I had beautiful moments in Brazil and moments when I suffered. It's part of football –, concluded Vítor Pereira, in an interview with ‘ESPN’.

How was Vítor Pereira's journey with Flamengo?

Vítor Pereira joined Flamengo at the beginning of the 2023 season, after the former president Rodolfo Landim decided to dismiss coach Dorival Júnior. Under the command of the Red-and-Black, the Portuguese coach lasted three months. During this period, there were ten wins, seven losses, and one draw in 18 matches.

Moreover, Flamengo lost everything they competed for under Vítor Pereira's leadership. As a result, the Most Beloved was the runner-up in the Campeonato Carioca to Fluminense, the Supercopa do Brasil against Atlético-MG, the Recopa Sudamericana against Independiente del Valle (EQU), and finished third in the Club World Cup.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Filipe Luís on the sidelines, Flamengo is preparing for their next commitment of the season. This Monday (25), Mengão faces Vitória at 9 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. As usual, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet.

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