Former Flamengo player questions Pedro's continuity at the club: “I don't see it…”

Former Flamengo coach and current commentator, Silas commented on Pedro's absence in the 1-0 defeat to Santos , last Wednesday (16), at Vila Belmiro. For the second consecutive time, the striker was left out of the list of related players by decision of coach Filipe Luís - a situation that had already occurred in the match against São Paulo, right after the Club World Cup.

At the time, Filipe Luís was straightforward in explaining the cut, citing a lack of commitment in training as the main reason. Pedro, for his part, defended himself to his teammates and in an official statement , but without offering a clear apology for his actions.

Silas on Pedro at Flamengo: "I don't see much of a climate for continuity"

Faced with the impasse, Silas suggested a private conversation between the player and coach to try to resolve the crisis. Even so, the former coach admits he doesn't see a favorable environment for the number 9 to remain at the club.

"Filipe Luís was clear in explaining the reasons, especially when he mentioned the training culture. I would contact Pedro privately to talk. But honestly, I don't see much of a climate for continuity, since his apologies were directed only at the players ," he told Lance.

SILAS PRAISES FILIPE LUÍS, BUT DEMANDS A POSITION ON THE BOARD LEAK

Silas also positively assessed Filipe Luís's start to Flamengo , calling the former full-back's management "excellent." However, he left a demand: that the coach also take a stand on the board's actions, especially regarding the episode involving leaked internal conversations about Pedro.

In screenshots circulated in the press, a Flamengo football department executive revealed his desire to receive a €15 million (approximately R$97 million) offer for the striker. The information bothered Pedro, who mentioned the incident when explaining himself to the group.

"Filipe's work has been excellent so far. But, just as he had the courage to speak out about Pedro, he could also take a stand against the board, which ended up exposing the player with these leaked statements ," said Silas.

FLAMENGO HAS THE SQUAD TO WIN TITLES, BUT THEY NEED TO BE CAREFUL

Concluding his analysis, Silas discussed Flamengo's prospects for the season. The club remains in contention for the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Libertadores, and boasts one of the most valuable squads in the country.

For the commentator, Filipe Luís's team has what it takes to compete for titles, but needs to stay focused in the face of strong competition and potential surprises along the way: " Flamengo has the potential to be champions. But they can't let their guard down . Besides Palmeiras, Atlético-MG, Fluminense, and Botafogo, RB Bragantino or another surprising team could emerge. And then there are the Argentines, Uruguayans, Colombians... and São Paulo, who know how to play in the Libertadores," he concluded.