Getting close! Flamengo reduces advantage to Botafogo by 9 points - check

After Flamengo over Bahia 2-0, the Rio team managed to reduce the gap to leader Botafogo in the Brasileirão to 9 points. With one game in hand, Rubro-Negro rekindled their hopes in the fight for the title and showed a slight improvement on the field. Behind the scenes, however, another issue has been stirring Gávea: the name of Filipe Luís is beginning to gain strength in the technical command.

With Tite constantly pressured by results below expectations and a worn-out environment internally, Flamengo's board is already studying options for the position. And the possible transition of Filipe Luís, currently a player and idol at the club, the position of coach is on the agenda. Choosing a name already familiar to the squad and with a different vision of the game could be the solution to balance the environment and, at the same time, seek tactical stability that the team has not found since the departure of Jorge Jesus.

FILIPE LUÍS GAINS STRENGTH

Although the scenario is still speculative, the fact is that Filipe Luís has a vast knowledge of football, both in Brazil and in Europe, and has already worked under the command of some of the greatest coaches in the world, such as Diego Simeone and José Mourinho. This accumulated experience and the way he expresses himself tactically on the field make him a potential technician with good acceptance in the group.

The full-back He has already made clear his desire to pursue a career in football after ending his career as a player. However, the idea of ​​starting directly in charge of Flamengo as head coach it would be a huge leap. Managing one of the biggest clubs in Brazil, with a demanding fan base and pressure for constant results, would be quite a challenge. Still, Filipe Luís' name represents an attempt by the board to seek solutions within the squad itself, using a figure who already has respect and natural leadership over his colleagues.

FLAMENGO HAS A NEW ROUTE

If the transition happens, it he would join other former players who quickly jumped into the role of coach, such as Rogério Ceni, who went from the field to the bench without long breaks. Filipe's difference, however, would be his vast international experience and continuous study of tactics and training methodologies, something he has been doing since his days at Atlético de Madrid.