Jorginho blames Flamengo squad for Filipe Luís exit, warns players | OneFootball

Jorginho highlighted that Flamengo's squad feels responsible for Filipe Luís's departure

Flamengo dismissed coach Filipe Luís last Tuesday (03), even after an 8-0 victory against Madureira at Maracanã. Amidst the internal crisis, midfielder Jorginho emphasized that the red-black squad feels responsible for the coach's departure.

— Obviously, the whole group had affection for Filipe. We all feel it, that's a reality. We received the news just like you did, and obviously, we felt how it was. We also feel the responsibility — said Jorginho at a press conference this Friday (06).

— Let each one take responsibility. The first thing is to look in the mirror. When the moment is delicate, the worst thing is to point fingers. It's about looking in the mirror and seeing what can be improved in the coming days to reverse this situation — he concluded.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE DISMISSAL?

Flamengo has had a season below expectations. This is because the red-black team is in 11th place in the Brazilian Championship. Additionally, they were runners-up in the Supercopa do Brasil to Corinthians, and to Lanús (ARG) in the Recopa Sudamericana.

Thus, with inconsistent performances, Flamengo decided to dismiss Filipe Luís last Tuesday (03), even after the 8-0 victory against Madureira in the semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca. As a result, Mengo acted quickly and has already officially appointed the Portuguese Leonardo Jardim, former Cruzeiro coach.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

With Leonardo Jardim now in charge, Flamengo will take the field this Sunday (08) against Fluminense in the final of the Campeonato Carioca at Maracanã, at 6 PM (Brasília time). Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the match information.

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