Filipe Luís on picking a rotated Flamengo side v Vasco: "Had a plan…" | OneFootball

What did Filipe Luís say about Flamengo's lineup?

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Vasco at Maracanã, in the Brasileirão. The Most Beloved used an alternative team this Sunday (21), and coach Filipe Luís explained the reason for the decision.

— I thought of a fresh team that could press Diniz's ball exit. It's complicated and I needed players with fresh legs. Many players hadn't recovered from the last game -, he said, before concluding:

— It was Thursday, 9:30 PM, today it's hot and they weren't recovered. We put them in the second half to try to improve, we had our moment of maximum pressure, but unfortunately, we couldn't score the goal -, he said.

Which players did Filipe Luís rest?

Initially, Filipe Luís rested six Flamengo players against Vasco. They are: Léo Pereira, Varela, De La Cruz, Samuel Lino, Pedro, and Arrascaeta. However, the last three came on in the second half of the classic.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Flamengo will face Estudiantes (ARG) on Thursday (25), in Argentina, for the return leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with broadcast on ESPN, on cable, and Disney+, on streaming.

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