Sampaoli explains what he tried to change in Flamengo after two days of training

O Flamengo won 2–0 of the Ñublense (CHI), on Wednesday (19), by Liberators of America. The match marked Jorge Sampaoli's debut ahead of the Rubro-Negro, and the coach pointed out what he tried to modify in the team, even with only two trainings – only one with the full cast.

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— About the team modifications, I think it'll all be a matter of time. The team had a lot of initiative. I'm very grateful for the team's intention, but we're certainly a long way from working as I'm interested in the game style. No doubt, I was only here one day, I had only two video conversations, one training. Time is short, but fundamentally there are competitions every three days that we need to step up the preparation of all places to get one Flamengo Better - said the Argentinean.

Jorge Sampaoli arrived to replace Vítor Pereira, who could not give "a face"to Flamengo. The Argentine, therefore, has the arduous mission to make the team play and is prepared for it. However, he warns about the need to "accelerate the process”.

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— Very private scenario. I have a lot of respect for this place and the club. I tried to help the team improve, accommodating pieces and knowing the difficulties with the coach switch, in short working time. Every game will be different. We'll have to try to speed up the growth process so that the team has more consolidation. - he's finished.

Jorge Sampaoli, now, will have another arduous mission ahead. The Argentine goes to Beira-Rio with the Flamengo. The red-black team faces the International, for the second round of the Brazilian Championship. This comparison will be held at 11 a.m. (Time of Brasilia). O Flamengo there are three points in the table because it won the Coritiba in the first game of the tournament, while the Inter only one, since it tied with the Fortress.

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