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Bruno Henrique stated that he is available to coach Filipe Luís

After the first half of Flamengo and Fortaleza, at Arena Castelão, Bruno Henrique commented again on the position of number 9 and sought to clarify the previous statement that generated repercussion. The forward stated that he is available to coach Filipe Luís, but highlighted Pedro's role as the main player in that position.

— We have the best number 9 in Brazil, in the world, in the Brazilian National Team in our squad. When Pedro is not playing, I will be ready to play as number 9. But if he is on the field, or fit to play, that's what I meant. It's not that 'Bruno doesn't want to'. I'm here to serve Flamengo -, explained the player.

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WHY DID BRUNO HENRIQUE RETRACT?

Bruno Henrique caused a stir by saying he no longer wanted to play as a center forward for Flamengo. The statement came after the 1-0 victory over Racing (ARG), at Maracanã, in the semifinals of the Libertadores.

At the time, the forward stated that he had already spoken with Filipe Luís and acknowledged that the role of number 9 belongs to Pedro. “It's not my position, everyone knows that. I made it clear to Filipe that I want to help the team, but in another position that is not number 9, because we have the best center forward in Brazil, Pedro, from the Brazilian national team”, he explained.

Bruno Henrique, whose original position is left winger, had good moments as a second forward but had to play centrally during a serious injury to Pedro. Now, with the return of the number 9, the Flamengo idol is back competing for space in the offensive sector, amid competition with Carrascal, Samuel Lino, and Everton Cebolinha.

IS PEDRO AVAILABLE?

However, the scenario changed because Pedro suffered a fracture in his right forearm during the 1-0 victory over Racing and is sidelined for treatment. With the new injury to the number 9, Filipe Luís once again chose Bruno Henrique to lead the Flamengo attack in the match against Fortaleza, valid for the Brasileirão.

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