Despite his team’s loss to Sao Paulo in the Brazilian Cup final on Sunday, Flamengo coach Jorge Sampaoli has stated that he is not considering a resignation.
Flamengo had to overcome a 1-0 deficit in the second leg of the Copa final but managed only a 1-1 draw. This result places the Brazilian powerhouse at risk of ending the season without any silverware for the first time in five years.
Reports in the local media suggest that Flamengo is exploring the possibility of a coaching change, with former Brazil coach Tite being considered as a potential replacement for Sampaoli.
Asked if he is considering stepping down, Sampaoli said, “‘I don’t think about it [resigning].
This assessment must be made by the club president. I know I arrived at a club in crisis that had lost four finals. We tried in these five months to change this reality. Without a doubt, what I wanted didn’t happen, but in those five months, I dedicated 24 hours a day to changing that reality … For me, Flamengo lost the Copa do Brasil unfairly.”