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After the 1-1 draw with Grêmio this Sunday (31), at Maracanã, coach Filipe Luís commented on Samuel Lino's call-up to the Brazilian National Team . The striker was called up for the first time to defend the national team.

Filipe Luís on the call-up of Samuel Lino, from Flamengo: "let him play at Maracanã, not in Bolivia"

The player received the news on Saturday (30), after the injury of Matheus Cunha, from Manchester United. Called up by Carlo Ancelotti, Lino will be part of the group that will play the next two games of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: against Chile, on September 4, at Maracanã, and against Bolivia, on the 9th, in El Alto , a Bolivian city located at an altitude of 4,150 meters.

PRAISE FROM THE COACH

Filipe Luís highlighted the striker's qualities and his importance to the team: " He's a unique player. When he gets the ball, he's decisive , has a good dribble, and poses a threat, especially in areas where we need to create an advantage," he analyzed.

The coach reinforced his confidence in Lino's potential: " I'm sure he'll improve a lot and bring us much joy . He was rewarded with this call-up, and it's well deserved," said the Flamengo coach about Samuel Lino.

CONCERN ABOUT ALTITUDE

Despite celebrating his debut with the national team, Filipe Luís expressed concern about the forward's use against Bolivia. "I hope he plays at the Maracanã, not in Bolivia, and returns in full condition to help the team ," he said, referring to the risks of physical fatigue caused by the altitude.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Flamengo will not play during the FIFA International Day. Their return is scheduled for September 14th against Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium , for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite the draw against Grêmio, Mengão remains top of the Brasileirão with 47 points.

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Grêmio this Sunday (31), at Maracanã, in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The feeling among the red-blacks was that the result could have been better . Samuel Lino, author of criticism after the match, highlighted that the opponent did little to snatch the point away from home.

Samuel Lino on Flamengo x Grêmio: "it was an injustice"

"The game was unfair. Football isn't fair. We fought for it, we tried, and unfortunately, it didn't happen. They didn't do anything to get this result . But that's how it is, now we have to lift our heads, move forward, and bring emotion to our football," the striker said in the mixed zone.

HOW WAS THE TIE

Rubro-Negro only took the lead in the second half, with a goal from Arrascaeta, following an assist from Pedro . Grêmio, however, equalized with a highly contested penalty from the Mais Querido side, but it was converted by goalkeeper Thiago Volpi.

LINO IS CALLED UP FOR THE NATIONAL TEAM

In addition to the match, Samuel Lino received important news off the field. The striker was called up by Carlo Ancelotti to the Brazilian national team following the injury to Manchester United's Matheus Cunha . He will be available in the matches against Chile and Bolivia, valid for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

With the FIFA World Cup break, Flamengo returns to action on September 14th against Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium. Flamengo is currently 17th in the standings but is motivated after a victory over Ceará in the last round.

Flamengo and Grêmio drew 1-1 this Sunday (31), at Maracanã, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition to the result, Rubro-Negro left the stadium very angry with the performance of referee Paulo César Zanovelli da Silva . After the match, coach Filipe Luís made harsh criticisms of the national refereeing and demanded action from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

Filipe Luís on the refereeing of Flamengo vs. Grêmio: "Zero criteria. This disappoints me greatly"

"The players talk to the referee, but they're focused on winning. It's not their job to argue with the referee or complain all the time. The referee is the one who needs to do the right job . What I'd like is for referees to be assigned to review games and correct mistakes," the coach stated.

Filipe Luís then reiterated his dissatisfaction: "I have serious doubts about this happening. Mistakes are repeated, rules aren't adjusted, the game becomes choppy , boring, with countless non-existent fouls. Zero rules. This disappoints me greatly, because what we want most is to not have to worry about the refereeing, just to play football," he concluded.

ARBITRATION IN DEBATE

Flamengo 's complaints intensified due to decisions deemed erroneous by Zanovelli. In particular, the yellow card given to Léo Ortiz in the 44th minute of the first half . The defender disarmed an opponent with a sliding tackle, but the referee signaled a foul and punished the defender. Having already accumulated two warnings in the championship, Ortiz is suspended for the next round.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

Without the defender, Flamengo returns to the field only on September 14th due to the break for the FIFA Date , against Juventude, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. With the draw, Mengão remains in the lead of the Brasileirão, but saw the advantage over Cruzeiro drop to just three points, but with a game less than Raposa.