Opinion – Tostão: Joining PSG with City would be the union of prose and poetry

On Saturday (27), we will have the Libertadores final. Flamengo has more individual quality, but in a single decision game, there is no favorite. Whatever the result, the two teams and the two coaches deserve more praise than criticism for their good work throughout the year.

Due to the characteristics of coach Abel Ferreira, there are more possibilities for Palmeiras to try to surprise and play according to the moment and the opponent. Renato’s only question is whether to cast Michael, the coach’s darling, or Arrascaeta, who is returning from a long absence, due to an injury. If he plays Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique will play from the left to the middle, which is better for him. Michael, on the left, comes back more than Bruno Henrique to score.

Whatever the result, the comments are ready. If Flamengo is champion, the team’s individual quality will be praised more, in addition to praise for Renato. If Palmeiras wins the title, they will say that Abel Ferreira is a great strategist. The two are at great risk of being fired in case of defeat.

At the Brazilian Nationals, Atlético are almost champions, regardless of the result this Tuesday (23), against Palmeiras reserves. Galo is a strong team in all sectors and can improve when there is more rapport between Hulk and Diego Costa.

Attacking duos, characteristic of teams in the past, should be used more, especially in teams that play with a line of four defenders, two defensive midfielders and one player on each side, who attack and defend. Bruno Henrique and Gabigol make a great team. Cristiano Ronaldo, at Manchester United, misses a teammate, another striker, through the center, as he did at Real Madrid, alongside the exceptional Benzema. At the next world championship, France will have the best attacking pair in the world, with Benzema and Mbappé. The two complete each other.

Tite has the option of casting Vinicius Junior on the left and Paquetá more forward, on the center, as he shines at Lyon, forming a pair with Neymar in front. Paquetá is great at the short exchange of passes, in small spaces, close to the area.

Corinthians, with the arrival of reinforcements, reached fourth place in the Brazilian Nationals. It will get stronger with the entrance of Willian, from the right. Even with the reinforcements, the team needs to put more pressure on the opponent who has the ball, as this generates more intensity and vibration, in addition to freeing itself, when playing away from home, from the lack of affection, due to the absence of the fans.

The other Athletico, from Paraná, one of the greatest players in Brazilian football, is two-time champion of the Copa Sudamericana. It will also dispute the final of the Copa do Brasil, which it won in 2019. Other teams have evolved, such as Fortaleza and Bragantino, fifth and sixth in the Brazilian Nationals.

Congratulations to Botafogo, Series B champion, directed by Enderson Moreira, who also won the competition for Goiás and América. Enderson was, last year, fired from Cruzeiro, after a short time on the job.

This Wednesday (24), the big match will be for the European Champions League, between Manchester City and PSG. In the first game, in Paris, the English team dominated the match, had more chances to score, but lost. It will be another clash between City’s beautiful and efficient collective game against PSG’s individual exuberance, with three of the best players in the world (Messi, Mbappé and Neymar), as well as Marquinhos in the defense.

If the two teams merged into one, it would be ideal, almost perfect, the union of prose and poetry.