Filipe Luís praises Varela, who is now essential for the red-black rearguard "he can handle it..."

The goalless draw with Vasco, last Saturday (19), did not stop Filipe Luís from showing satisfaction with his team's performance. In a press conference after the classic, the Flamengo coach emphatically praised full-back Guillermo Varela , who was once again used in a different role than usual and responded confidently.

Whenever he comes in, he gets the job done." - said Filipe Luis about Varela

TRUSTED PLAYER FOR THE COACH

Filipe was direct when talking about the Uruguayan . According to him, Varela is one of those rare players that every coach would like to have on the team. “Whenever he comes on, he gets the job done. He plays on the right and on the left, with the same efficiency. It’s hard to leave him out, because he always delivers. He puts the team above everything else,” commented the manager of Mais Querido.

MULTIFUNCTIONALITY AS A DIFFERENTIATOR

Originally a right-back, Varela has been increasingly used on the left side of the field. In the match against Vasco, for example, he came on to replace Ayrton Lucas, who had to be substituted after suffering cramps in the second half. The change did not compromise the team's defensive performance, which reinforces the versatility of the number 2.

With the red-black delegation already on Ecuadorian soil for the match against LDU, in the Libertadores, Varela emerges once again as an important option. Without Alex Sandro, who remains out with a thigh edema, the left-back position should be occupied by Ayrton Lucas. However, if he is not in ideal condition, the Uruguayan should be named as a starter.

In addition to his dedication on the field, the Uruguayan offers the coach important alternatives within the game strategy. His ability to play on different sides of the field allows tactical adjustments without the need for major changes to the team, something that has been valued by Filipe Luís in recent matches. Even though he is not a regular starter, Varela has shown a professional and committed attitude . The way he assumes different roles on the field without complaining has been pointed out behind the scenes as an example for the other athletes. He has already been one of the standouts in other matches under Filipe, always with solid and disciplined performances.