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The Flamengo squad holds its last training session this Saturday morning (02), aiming for the first leg of the final of the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG. Filipe Luís will take advantage of the activity at CT Ninho do Urubu to define the lineup that will take the field on Sunday (03), at Maracanã.
All players report to Ninho do Urubu at around 9am (Brasília time) to complete their preparation. Filipe Luís will observe the performance of the midfield and attacking players to decide the replacements for Erick Pulgar and Bruno Henrique, suspended, and < b>De La Cruz, injured.
The expectation is that Evertton Araújo, Alcaraz and Michaeltake the places of Pulgar, De La Cruz and Bruno Henrique, respectively, although Allan, Léo Ortiz and Plata are also options. If the coach chooses to use Léo Ortiz as a midfielder, Fabrício Brunocould gain space in the defense.
Recovered from muscle discomfort in his right thigh, Alex Sandro trains normally and should return to the left flank, with Ayrton Lucas on the bench. The Atlético-MG also has its doubts regarding the 11 who will take to the field, in addition to not being able to count on Fausto Vera and Deyverson, who have already played in the Copa do Brasil for other teams, Same case as Carlinhos, at Flamengo.
Probable Flamengo lineup
The probable formation of Flamengofor the first leg final against Atlético-MG is: Rossi; Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Alcaraz (Fabrício Bruno) and Arrascaeta; Gerson, Michael (Plata) and Gabigol.
Flamengoand Atlético-MG face each other this Sunday (3) at 4pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã in the first game of the Copa do Brasil final. Mengão seeks to save the seasonand guarantee a relevant title this year, in addition to winning the fifth national knockout championship, while Galo seeks its third victory in the competition and can still win the Libertadores, which is qualified for the final against Botafogo.
The striker made his debut against Atlético-MG and revealed a conversation with the Flamengo coach that helped him understand the tactical model adopted by the red-black team.
01 Ago 2025 | 16:10 |
Flamengo made the arrival of striker Samuel Lino official this Friday (1st) . The athlete, who belonged to Atlético de Madrid, already had his first opportunity on the field last Thursday (31) , in front of the red-black fans, during the match against Atlético-MG. Despite the 1-0 defeat, the player showed personality and revealed a conversation with coach Filipe Luís.
— I had a conversation with Filipe, he showed me the game model and also showed me that within this game model that Flamengo plays , I had already been doing some things at Atlético de Madrid (ESP), which is being open, asking for the ball behind, giving that depth to the team —, said the striker.
Understanding the tactical system was essential for Samuel Lino's confidence at the beginning of his career at the club. In an interview, he expressed optimism about his adaptation and promised to do everything the club's manager asked of him.
"And when I saw it, I thought, 'That's great,' because this way I'll be more relaxed and I can quickly adapt to the style of play he demands. And after that conversation, I understood what he wants and I'm going to try to put it into practice in the games," said Flamengo 's number 16.
After the setback against Atlético-MG, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship . On Sunday (03), the team faces Ceará at Castelão, at 6:30 pm, for the 18th round. With Samuel Lino already available, the expectation is that the player will gain more minutes and can effectively contribute to the team's performance away from home.
The coach has excellent numbers as Mengão's coach, but games in which the team lost had the number 4 as the protagonist.
01 Ago 2025 | 15:35 |
A regular starter in recent years, Léo Pereira is now one of the leaders of Flamengo's squad. After Gerson's departure, the defender gained even more prestige behind the scenes and became part of the team's captaincy . However, the number 4 carries an unsettling coincidence: in four of the six defeats suffered under Filipe Luís, individual errors by the defender played a decisive role .
The most recent episode took place last Thursday (31), when Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Atlético-MG, at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. In the 20th minute of the second half, Léo Pereira received the ball from Rossi and, under pressure, tried a short pass to Léo Ortiz , but Cuello intercepted and scored the winning goal for Atlético.
Before that, Léo Pereira had already starred in decisive plays in other matches with bitter endings for Rubro-Negro:
The only defeats under Filipe Luís's command in which Léo Pereira did not have direct participation in crucial errors were:
Despite a series of decisive errors, Léo Pereira remains an important player in the squad . He will be available for the match against Ceará, this Sunday (03), for the 18th round of the Brasileirão. The match takes place at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, with live broadcast on Premiere.
In a press conference, Mengão coach recognizes Atlético-MG's defensive merit and explains obstacles faced by the team in creating plays
01 Ago 2025 | 14:45 |
On Thursday night (01), Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Atlético-MG , at Maracanã, in a match valid for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The result puts Flamengo in a challenging situation for the return match. After the match, coach Filipe Luís analyzed the team's offensive performance and pointed to the opponent's defensive quality as one of the main factors in the defeat.
During a press conference, Filipe Luís acknowledged that Flamengo created more chances than in the last game, but struggled against the opposition's strong marking. " We had a lot of scoring chances today, in my opinion . Much more than in the last game. We had shots that hit the post, Lino's chance, and a goal that was offside," he stated.
According to the coach, Atlético-MG's defensive system is well-structured and hinders offensive fluidity. "You can look at the statistics to see how often Cuca's teams are thrashed. It's because they're a team that defends well, and their game model relies heavily on this defensive phase," he added.
Filipe Luís believes in change at Flamengo: "They have the solutions"
Despite the loss, Flamengo remains in contention and is confident in the strength of its squad to turn things around. Coach Filipe Luís expressed confidence, stating that performance can improve. " There will be other games that won't be like this , and others that will. They have solutions, and there will be days when they're less stressed, like today," he concluded.
Before the decisive duel for the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo has a scheduled commitment for the Brazilian Championship. On Sunday (03), the team faces Ceará, at 6:30 pm, at Arena Castelão , for the 18th round of the national competition. The match will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel and may represent an opportunity for tactical adjustments aiming at the confrontation with Galo.
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