Filipe Luís explains Bruno Henrique’s role after Flamengo’s 1-0 win over Vasco | OneFootball

Filipe Luís hailed captain Bruno Henrique’s influence after Flamengo’s 1-0 win over Vasco, crediting his example for lifting the team.

The club altered plans after president Bap decided to bring forward the senior side’s season opener, so the first team played on Wednesday 21. According to Coluna Do Fla, Filipe Luís had opposed advancing the debut.

He revealed Bruno Henrique was the first to volunteer to play despite not being fully ready, offering to contribute 45 minutes if required. The captain’s stance energised the dressing room.

Filipe Luís said Bruno Henrique made way for Pedro in the second half to manage minutes. He added the number nine was not ready to play 45, so the plan was to introduce him around the middle of the half, yet he still sacrificed to take the final 45 as he returns from significant arm and leg injuries and a lack of rhythm. The pair agreed the plan to avoid overloading the captain, and he called both players idols who still want to make history.

The report said Bap views the calendar in institutional terms and, with a risk of a relegation-avoidance quadrangular and six matches instead of four, he required the change.

Flamengo face Fluminense on Sunday 25 at the Maracanã. The board will revisit whether the senior team returns or an alternative side with under-20 players represents the club. Kick-off is 18:00 Brasília time, with Rede Globo showing it live on free-to-air TV.

Source: Coluna Do Fla