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Filipe Luís avoids comparisons to Jorge Jesus and praises the 'DNA of Flamengo'
21 Ago 2025 | 08:32
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11 Jan 2025 | 08:32 |
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The beginning of Luiz Eduardo Baptista's (Bap) tenure at Flamengo was marked by drastic changes in the Medical Department (DM). Under the command of José Luiz Runco, the new head of the area, a mass dismissal was carried out, generating internal dissatisfaction among players and club members. During the re-presentation of the squad, one of the athletes harshly criticized the decision.
Discontent in the cast
Last Wednesday (08), during representation at CT Ninho do Urubu, the players were informed about the dismissals. An athlete from the cast, in an outburst, said: “We were a family for six years and destroyed our family with no weight in our hearts”, according to information from GE.
Mass dismissal in DM
On Tuesday (07), around 40 professionals from the Health and Performance Department were dismissed, including physiologists, physiotherapists, doctors and nutritionists. The sudden change generated dissatisfaction, especially as it occurred between seasons, impacting the relationship of trust built with the cast.
Rehires
The negative repercussion caused the board to partially retreat. Two professionals were rehired: nutritionist Paulinho and physiotherapist Lanyian Neves. The decision seeks to minimize internal impacts, but discomfort among players and team members remains.
Focus on the beginning of the season
Despite the turbulence, Flamengo continues with its preparations for the season premiere. This Sunday (12), the team faces Boavista at 4pm (Brasília time), at Arena Batistão , in Aracaju. Furthermore, the main squad traveled in the early hours of this Saturday (11) to the United States, where they will carry out pre-season training.
Striker celebrates his time at Mengão with qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals and says leaving Europe is not a step backwards
21 Ago 2025 | 11:09 |
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Pre-called to the Brazilian national team, Samuel Lino did not hide his enthusiasm for the moment he is experiencing at Flamengo . After qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores , the striker was asked about his decision to return to South American football and did not spare praise for the Rio de Janeiro club.
Samuel Lino: "I see Flamengo above many European teams"
"Every player has their own goals and dreams. Flamengo is a gigantic club, offering great conditions and structure . This attracts many players from Europe. Today, I see Flamengo above many European teams and as a giant in South America," the player said in the mixed zone at Beira-Rio. The statement reinforces his decision to leave Atlético de Madrid, a move he says has already proven to be the right one.
In addition to the structure, Samuel Lino highlighted Filipe Luís's role in his performance. At Atlético, he worked with Diego Simeone in a more defensive system , but at Flamengo, he found a model that values his attacking skills.
"Filipe Luís is a young, promising coach who has already won titles and has a style of play that is very appealing. He's an attacking, pressing, possession-based model, unlike Simeone , who prioritizes defensive consistency. I see a great future in him and I'm very happy to work with this system," he added.
With a spot in the quarterfinals secured, Flamengo will face Estudiantes. If they qualify, they will face Racing or Vélez in the semifinals. This favorable draw, combined with recent performance, makes Flamengo the main favorite for the title according to bookmakers, who further reduced the odds after the victory over Internacional.
Mengão beat Internacional, qualified for the competition and the coach remembered an important player he hopes to have against Estudiantes
21 Ago 2025 | 10:40 |
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Flamengo secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores by beating Internacional 2-0 last Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio. With just under a month to go until the start of the next phase, coach Filipe Luís is already planning a possible major reinforcement: midfielder Erick Pulgar .
Filipe Luís on Flamengo in the Libertadores quarterfinals: "My hope is to recover Pulgar"
Out of action since June 26, when he faced Bayern Munich (GER) in the Club World Cup, Pulgar is recovering from a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot . According to the coach, the Chilean is expected to be fully recovered by September.
"I didn't know there was a month left (until the quarterfinals against Estudiantes). My thoughts are on Vitória, which is the next game . But since there's a month left, my hope is to get Pulgar back. He might be back in a month. Until then, a lot can happen," said Filipe Luís.
The midfielder suffered the fracture after a challenge with Harry Kane in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The injury required surgery in Chile, unlike in 2023 , when the player also fractured the same metatarsal but opted for conservative treatment. On that occasion, he returned to action in about 60 days.
Now, after the surgery, the recovery time is longer. Pulgar is expected to return to the field only in the second half of September , a total absence of about two and a half months. There's also a possibility that the midfielder will only return in October.
With victories over Internacional in the round of 16, Flamengo will face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) in the quarterfinals . The first leg is scheduled for September 16-18 at the Maracanã, while the return leg is scheduled for September 23-25 in Argentina.
While without Pulgar, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship . Next Monday (25), the team faces Vitória, at Maracanã, at 9 pm (Brasília time), for the 21st round of the competition.
Mengão beat Internacional and secured qualification in the competition and will face a big club from Argentina in the next phase.
21 Ago 2025 | 09:03 |
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Flamengo is qualified for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores . After beating Internacional 2-0 at Beira-Rio, this Wednesday (20), Rubro-Negro confirmed the spot with 3-0 on aggregate and will now face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) , who eliminated Cerro Porteño (PAR).
CONMEBOL has set the window for the next stage. The first match between Flamengo and Estudiantes will take place between September 16th and 18th in Rio de Janeiro. The return leg, in La Plata, is scheduled for the 23rd and 25th of the same month. Having performed better in the group stage, the Argentine team will have the advantage of playing at home.
Besides the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes, the other quarterfinal matches follow the same schedule, but with no set dates yet and three teams still to qualify. The bracket is as follows :
THE GRAND FINAL
Flamengo's goal is to win its fourth continental championship. The Copa Libertadores final is scheduled for November 29th at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, the historic site of the 2019 title victory over River Plate, a final that has a chance of being repeated.
Before returning to the field for the South American tournament, Flamengo remains focused on the Brasileirão. On Monday (25), the Mais Querido faces Vitória, at Maracanã, at 9 pm (Brasília time) , in a duel valid for the 21st round. Mengão is the leader of the competition with 43 points, four more than Palmeiras, in second place.
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