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Danilo reports behind the scenes of Flamengo with Filipe Luis "he has been revealed in everything ..."

Flamengo coach impresses players with physical and mental dedication in training and searching new title in the season

Filipe Luís shows commitment and actively participates in CRF training, impressing the cast. (Flamengo / Photo)
Filipe Luís shows commitment and actively participates in CRF training, impressing the cast. (Flamengo / Photo)

12 Mar 2025 | 12:18 |

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Danilo, newcomer to the cast, shared an episode that illustrates the commander's commitment well. According to the defender, after the end of an activity in the Urubu CT, he began an extra race work, when he was surprised by the presence of the coach, who promptly joined him. For Danilo , this attitude symbolizes the dedication and involvement of Filipe Luís in the day -to -day life of the team. These days I went to do an extra race job when the training was over, and he (Filipe Luís) was deep down. When he saw, he asked, "He (Danilo) will run?" The preparer said yes, and then he came running and joined me. - said Danilo.



coach remains active in team activities


During the warming exercises, for example, the technician usually accompanies the athletes, maintaining the dynamics and encouraging players with their active presence in the field, something that has been well received by the cast. 24); "> Filipe Luís stands out for the work methodology


The transition from former player to coach is not simple, but Filipe Luís has shown a good performance in this new function. has given good results . Tactical intensity and organization are trademarks of their work, and players have praised the way the coach conducts training and prepares the team for competitions. Since taking over the team, the coach has led the club to three important achievements. The first was the 2024 Brazilian Cup, followed by the Brazilian Super Cup and the Guanabara Cup, both in 2025. These titles reinforce the coach's positive impact on the team and show that his methodology has been efficient. by Filipe Luís follows in the dispute for new titles. The coach has maintained the competitiveness of the team at a high level and, with the motivated cast, the prospects for the sequence of the season are optimistic . The focus continues to seek another achievement to further consolidate the work of the former defender as team commander.


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Flamengo will have an important return to the starting lineup against Estudiantes in the Libertadores

Recovered, defender returns to Filipe Luís's team for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals; Jorginho is doubtful and could be out

Léo Ortiz returns to Flamengo's starting lineup against Estudiantes and reinforces the red-black defense in the first leg of the Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Léo Ortiz returns to Flamengo's starting lineup against Estudiantes and reinforces the red-black defense in the first leg of the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 12:20 |

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Flamengo will have an important reinforcement for the duel this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Defender Léo Ortiz returns to the starting lineup after serving an automatic suspension in the Brasileirão and is confirmed for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes.


In addition to Léo Ortiz , other players are available again for Filipe Luís , including Varela and Bruno Henrique, who were rested against Juventude. Alex Sandro and Jorginho, on the other hand, remain doubtful and will have their fitness assessed shortly before the match.


HANGING ROD


Right-back Guillermo Varela, the team's starting right-back, is on the field with a yellow card. If he receives another warning, the Uruguayan will be out of the second leg, scheduled for September 25th at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata.

PROBABLE LINEUPS


To face Estudiantes, Flamengo must maintain the base of the team that has been playing: Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

Eduardo Domínguez will have almost his entire squad available for the game later today. He's expected to field the following: Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain, and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.


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Alert! Flamengo has a player suspended for the match against Estudiantes.

The full-back has a yellow card and, if he receives another punishment at the Maracanã, he will be out of the decisive clash in Argentina in the quarterfinals.

Flamengo's Varela is suspended for the match against Estudiantes in the Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Flamengo's Varela is suspended for the match against Estudiantes in the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 11:59 |

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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (18) , at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Estudiantes at Maracanã for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. In addition to the weight of the confrontation, coach Filipe Luís needs to manage an extra concern: right-back Guillermo Varela is suspended and could become an important absence for the return leg , scheduled for September 25, at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata.


After resting some starters over the weekend, Filipe Luís will have reinforcements for the match. Varela, Bruno Henrique, and Léo Ortiz return after absences against Juventude , increasing the team's strength. Meanwhile, Alex Sandro and Jorginho are doubtful and will have their fitness assessed hours before the game.


STUDENTS ARRIVE WITHOUT STAFF


On the other side, Estudiantes will have confirmed absences. Coach Eduardo Domínguez will be without González Pirez and Edwuin Cetré, both in the medical department. Even so, 27 players traveled to Rio de Janeiro and completed their final training session at Fluminense's training center in the West Zone. The Argentine team reaches the quarterfinals after defeating Cerro Porteño 1-0 on aggregate.

PROBABLE LINEUPS


FLAMENGO (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saul, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

ESTUDIATES (Coach: Eduardo Domínguez): Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.


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What is Estudiantes' likely lineup against Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores? See

La Plata Club goes to Rio de Janeiro to face Mengão at Maracanã for the first leg of the competition's quarterfinals

Check out Estudiantes' likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Libertadores quarterfinals - Photo: Reproduction/Conmebol
Check out Estudiantes' likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Libertadores quarterfinals - Photo: Reproduction/Conmebol

18 Set 2025 | 11:33 |

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On Thursday night (September 18), Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at Maracanã , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with exclusive broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.


COMPLICATED PROJECTION


Coach Eduardo Domínguez acknowledges the difficulty of the match, but is confident in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes arrives with high morale: they had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss, against Botafogo.


Probable line-up: Fernando Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Tiago Palacios, Gabriel Neves, Santiago Ascacíbar, Mikel Amondarain and Cristian Medina; Guido Carrillo.

HEAVY DEFAULTS


Estudiantes will be without key players for the Rio clash. 33-year-old defender González Pírez, a River Plate alumnus, suffered a Grade 3 injury to his right hamstring and is expected to be out for at least a month, missing both games against Flamengo .

In attack, Colombian Edwuin Cetré, 27, is also out. He suffered a grade 1 muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg and will not play at the Maracanã . However, he is expected to recover for the return leg, scheduled for September 25th in La Plata.



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