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Physical Issue Was Predominant in Flamengo's Defeat to Lanús (ARG), According to Filipe Luís

Flamengo had to bring back the main team earlier to avoid the relegation playoff in the Carioca. Now, in the view of coach Filipe Luís, the team is paying the price. The fact that the team had more games than planned weighed on the defeat to Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (19), in the Recopa Sudamericana, in Argentina.

— Today, basically given the physical moment we are experiencing and more games than we imagined, I tried to balance the physical aspect as much as possible because I knew it would be difficult, just as it was against Vitória, they managed to press us a lot in our field —, started the Flamengo coach.

— Knowing that in the second half I could mix players to balance with the entry of Pedro and Arrasca, but we still lacked what is essential to unlock a game like this, which is depth. They played comfortably, always pressing and jumping on the ball's journey. We need to improve urgently —, concluded Filipe Luís.

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE CARIOCA?

Flamengo's plan for the Carioca was to play the entire first phase with the under-20 team. However, without managing to win, the main squad had to be called in and played three games that were not planned, against Vasco, Fluminense, and Sampaio Corrêa.

Now, Filipe Luís believes that the physical preparation was compromised because of the State Championship. Without energy and creativity, Flamengo lost to Lanús (ARG), 1-0, in the Recopa Sudamericana, in Argentina. The current champion of the Libertadores had only one shot on goal.

WILL THE CARIOCA HINDER AGAIN, AFTER ALL?

In summary, before facing Lanús again for game 2 of the Recopa, at Maracanã, Flamengo will play in the Campeonato Carioca. Thus, on Sunday (22), the Rubro-Negro faces Madureira in the State Championship semifinal, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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