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06 Out 2024 | 14:21 |
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The beginning of Filipe Luís' work at Flamengo has been very promising, with important victories over Corinthians, in the World Cup of Brazil, and over Bahia, last Saturday (5), for the Brasileirão. However, in the first game, journalist Eugênio Leal identified some weaknesses in the team, something that improved in the most recent match. During ESPN's Linha de Passe program, Leal commented on the changes that evolved in the team's performance against Bahia.
According to Eugênio Leal, Flamengo appeared much more organized in the match against Bahia than in the premiere of Filipe Luís< /a>. In the Copa do Brasil, he attributed the good performance more to the individualism of the players and the motivation generated by the change of command, rather than to tactical aspects.
“For me, the big difference between Wednesday's game and today is that it was a much more cohesive team b> and collective. Against Corinthians, it was a team with much more of a difference in spirit than in terms of organization on the field. Today I saw the most organized team. They suffered a little in the first minutes, Bahia managed to involve Flamengo in a exchanging passes even without Everton Ribeiro”, he begins.
The journalist highlighted that the dynamics of the game changed around the 20th minute, when Filipe Luís made tactical adjustments that neutralized the style of Bahia game, which until then managed to exchange passes efficiently.
“Filipe Luís calls Rossi to talk to him, Ayrton Lucas, and Flamengo fits the marking more, manages to steal more balls and takes the ball from Bahia's foot. Flamengo starts to play and Bahia starts to make a lot of mistakes and Flamengodominates the gamecompletely”, continues Eugênio.
Léo Ortiz: Filipe Luís' crucial change
The most significant change that marks the transition from Tite's work to Filipe Luís's was the repositioning ofLéo Ortiz. The defender, who was being used as a midfielder by Tite, returned to play in his original position in defense, replacing Fabrício Bruno, who was removed by the new coach. Eugênio Leal highlighted Ortiz's participation in the construction of the play that resulted in Ayrton Lucas' goal.
“The first goal of Flamengo was beautifully constructed, unlike what happened in the game against Corinthians in which we saw players getting the ball and trying to go one-on-one, or pass one, two, three players. just once. Flamengo's goal begins with, for me, the fundamental change made by Filipe Luís: Léo Ortiz as adefender”, comments the reporter.
Leal also detailed how Léo Ortiz's change in positioning impacted the game and mentioned all the players who participated in the construction of the move.
“It qualifies the ball output a lot. The goal starts with him. But it goes past Arrascaeta, who is falling on the side of the field, past Wesley, past Bruno Henrique leaving the edge to enter as a center forward and finish, to give more presence in the area and past Ayrton Lucas closing on the other side to catch the rebound and score the goal”, he adds.
The Tricolor coach will have the task of facing his former team on Sunday and projected the clash against Mengão, a team he has never beaten
02 Out 2025 | 12:21 |
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After the 2-1 defeat to Botafogo, this Wednesday (1st), at Engenhão, coach Rogério Ceni has already planned Bahia's next commitment in the Brasileirão, the duel against the championship leader: Flamengo , on Sunday (5) , in Salvador.
Rogério Ceni, Bahia coach: "Competing on equal terms with Flamengo is difficult for everyone"
"Competing on equal terms with Flamengo is difficult for everyone. Starting tomorrow, we'll be racking our brains to put together the team . We have Arias out and Gilberto back, we have two left-backs in addition to Juba, we'll have to make choices," said the coach.
He also explained that he intends to exercise caution in selecting some players: " Ademir isn't ready to start yet , and I can't risk what happened with Pulga. Let's take it easy and think about it. To play against Flamengo , we have to be a very competitive team. We have to repeat the spirit we had against Palmeiras; otherwise, we have no chance," he added.
In addition to the loss to Botafogo, Bahia is severely handicapped when it faces Flamengo. Sanabria (sent off) and Gabriel Xavier (automatically suspended) are out . Adding the injury losses, Rogério Ceni could have up to 13 players out for next Sunday's match.
On the other side, Flamengo concentrates its forces before thinking about Bahia. This Thursday (2), Rubro-Negro receives Cruzeiro, in a direct confrontation for the leadership of the Brasileirão . For the game, Filipe Luís has practically the entire squad available - the only confirmed absence is Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on his right foot.
Mengão faces Raposa at Maracanã with four athletes at risk and possible absences; check the situation in the table and lineups
02 Out 2025 | 12:11 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, to face Cruzeiro in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition to a confirmed absence, coach Filipe Luís may have new casualties for the direct confrontation for the leadership.
Midfielder Erick Pulgar remains out after surgery on his right foot and will not be an option . Defenders Matías Viña and Léo Pereira, who left the field against Corinthians with pain, are doubtful and may be rested to avoid the risk of worsening their injuries.
The Red-Blacks have four players suspended: Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Allan, and Arrascaeta. If any of them receives a third yellow card against the Raposa, they will be out for the match against Bahia in the 27th round.
With 54 points, Flamengo leads Serie A. Palmeiras, who beat Vasco in the round, is in second place with 52. Cruzeiro, this Thursday's opponent, is right behind with 50 points. This match could increase Flamengo's lead at the top or complicate the title race.
Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira (Danilo) and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saul and Arrascaeta; Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Cruzeiro: Cassio; Willian, Villalba, Fabrício Bruno and Caíque; Cristian, Lucas Romero and Lucas Silva; Wanderson, Matheus Pereira and Kaio Jorge.
With just one loss, Mengão faces Raposa in the 26th round of the Brasileirão in a key game at Maracanã for the leadership of the tournament
02 Out 2025 | 11:51 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (02) for a crucial duel against Cruzeiro at Maracanã Stadium. The match, valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, starts at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) and could be decisive for the Rubro-Negro's continuation at the top of the competition.
Filipe Luís's team is seeking a victory to solidify its position, but it must contend with a loss of players and four key players facing suspension. For tonight's match, coach Filipe Luís has only one player unavailable: Erick Pulgar . The midfielder is still recovering from surgery on his right foot.
In addition to Pulgar's absence, Flamengo's coaching staff must manage the situation of four players suspended with two yellow cards . This list includes defenders Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, and midfielders Allan and Arrascaeta.
If any of these athletes receives a third yellow card against Cruzeiro , they will be automatically suspended and will not be able to play in the 27th round of the Brasileirão, when Flamengo faces Bahia.
The duel at Maracanã pits teams from the top of the table against each other, which intensifies the significance of the result. Flamengo currently leads the Brasileirão with 54 points . Palmeiras, who already played their match in the 26th round and beat Vasco, is in second place with 52 points. This Thursday's opponent, Cruzeiro, is right behind them in third place with 50 points.
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