Internacional decide manager’s future before Flamengo Libertadores tie | OneFootball

Roger Machado is under pressure in the technical command of Internacional

The Flamengo has a tight and decisive schedule, with a confrontation against Internacional next Wednesday (13), for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. Amidst the turmoil in the backstage, the Gaúcha team decided to keep coach Roger Machado. José Olavo Bisol, vice president of football at the Porto Alegre club, confirmed the information.

— We don't think about a change. We have faith in the work. And we have this faith because we are inside the football department, following all the work and participating in all the processes. With this commission and with these players, we will be able to turn it around —, said José Olavo Bisol, in an interview this Thursday (07).

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?

The Internacional is not going through a positive phase and, last Wednesday (06), was eliminated in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. This is because the team led by Roger Machado drew with Fluminense, in Rio de Janeiro, and said goodbye to the tournament.

In addition, the team has not won in four games, with the last victory on July 23 against Santos, at Vila Belmiro. Finally, the Internacional occupies the 13th place in the Brazilian Championship, with 21 points won in 17 games played.

WHEN DOES IT FACE FLAMENGO?

Thus, with the backstage agitated and the negative results, the Internacional faces Flamengo next Wednesday (13), at 21:30 (Brasília time), at the Maracanã. The confrontation is valid for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Before thinking about Internacional, for the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo has a commitment for the Brazilian Championship. The Most Loved faces Mirassol this Saturday (09), at 18:30 (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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