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After intense days in Porto Alegre, where they faced matches for the Brasileirão and Libertadores , Flamengo decided to give the squad a break this Friday (22). Before that, on Thursday (21), coach Filipe Luís led an activity to maintain the group's concentration right after qualifying in the continental tournament.

The coaching staff understood that the moment called for a balance between effort and recovery . Therefore, they decided to release the players for a day, allowing them physical and mental rest after the grueling sequence of games. No training sessions were scheduled at Ninho do Urubu.

RETURN TO TRAINING

The squad returns this Saturday (23) to begin preparations with an eye on the next commitment in the Brazilian Championship . Filipe Luís will have two days of work to adjust tactical issues and reinforce concepts before defining the starting team.

LIBERTADORES ON THE RISE

Flamengo dominated Internacional in both matches of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16. After a 1-0 victory at Maracanã, with a goal from Bruno Henrique, Flamengo won 2-0 at Beira-Rio, with goals from Arrascaeta and Pedro, and sealed their place in the quarterfinals.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

The Rubro-Negro's next challenge will be on Monday (25), against Vitória, at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Brasileirão. The match is considered crucial for the team's ambitions in the competition , as a victory at home is seen as essential to maintain the lead. The duel is scheduled for 9 pm (Brasília time), with broadcast by Premiere (pay-per-view).

Flamengo secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores with a solid performance at Beira-Rio, where they beat Internacional 2-0 on Wednesday night (20). In addition to the impressive result, the highlight was Spanish midfielder Saúl , whose performance was praised by coach Filipe Luís.

Filipe Luís on the duo between Saúl and Jorginho at Flamengo: "They understood each other well"

COMPLIMENTS FROM THE COMMANDER

At the press conference, Filipe didn't mince words when acknowledging the importance of the newly arrived player, who has also become a favorite among the Mengão fans. "What a game Saúl played today! Another one, right? I'm so happy for him ," the coach celebrated.

The coach also noted that the Spaniard returned to the field after a long layoff. " He hadn't played for three months, on vacation . He debuted in three training sessions and today completed his second full match, 90 minutes, at a very high level," he explained.

INTENSITY WITH JORGINHO

Another highlight was the quick rapport with Jorginho, his midfield partner. Filipe assessed that the duo complemented each other almost immediately and was crucial in controlling the game: "This relationship with Jorginho was very quick. They understood each other well, and that was crucial in neutralizing the opponent ," he analyzed.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Despite his strong performance, the coach believes Saúl still has room for improvement. " His game was already better today than in his debut , and the Saúl I know still has a lot more to offer," projected the red-and-black coach.

After only two starts, the Spaniard is already emerging as a key player in Flamengo 's system. His immediate adaptation has excited the coaching staff and fans , who are dreaming of another successful Libertadores campaign.

Flamengo TV launches this Thursday (21) a new special attraction for the Rubro-Negra Nation: “Resenha do Galinho”, hosted by Zico. The program’s proposal is to unite generations, relive great memories and bring together the past and present of the club’s history.

In the premiere, the guest is coach Filipe Luís , in a relaxed chat with the greatest idol in the club's history. Zico has never hidden his admiration for the Mengão coach, ever since his time as a player . Check out the program:

PROGRAM FORMAT

The first episode aired this Thursday and the second is scheduled for next Tuesday (26). From then on, the program will be shown every two weeks . Unlike the premiere, in which Filipe Luís participates alone, the next episodes will always feature pairs of guests.

THE CHAT WITH FILIPE LUÍS

During the conversation, Zico even questioned the coach's sleep routine, revealing that he wakes up in the middle of the night with ideas to implement with the team. With good humor, Filipe replied: " Yes, I have, thanks, but it's a shame. Because I don't get any rest ," he said, drawing laughter from Galinho.

UPCOMING GUESTS

After the premiere, “ Resenha do Galinho ” returns next Tuesday (26) with Léo Ortiz and Mozer, symbols of the red-black defense in different eras . The current number 3, in fact, was recently praised by Zico and was even honored by the idol at Ninho do Urubu.