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Flamengo hired Leonardo Jardim to replace Filipe Luís

The 2026 season got off to a turbulent start for Flamengo. As a result, the club’s board felt it was time to dismiss Filipe Luís. That is because, according to José Boto, it is better to change the coach than the squad.

“The results were not good and we had to change something. You can’t replace 25 players, so we change the coach. I think Luis will become a top-level coach and a great manager, but sometimes these decisions have to be made,” the director told Gazeta.

What is the context behind Filipe Luís’ dismissal?

Filipe Luís made history at Flamengo in 2025. That is because the former player won the Supercopa Rei, the Brasileirão and the Copa Libertadores. In addition, the Flamengo idol beat Chelsea (ENG) and gave PSG (FRA) a hard time that year.

However, in 2026, Flamengo suffered a drop in form. First, they finished runner-up in the Supercopa do Brasil to Corinthians in Brasília. Shortly afterward, they lost the Recopa Sudamericana final to Lanús (ARG) right at the Maracanã.

When did Flamengo decide to dismiss Filipe Luís?

So, Boto and Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, decided to dismiss the coach after the Campeonato Carioca semifinal, when the club thrashed Madureira 8-0. To fill the vacancy, the Rubro-Negro side signed Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim, who was unattached.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Under the command of Leonardo Jardim, Flamengo return to Brasileirão action on Saturday (30). Thus, Mengão face Coritiba at the Maracanã, starting at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), in the 18th round.

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