European player likens Simeone to Flamengo’s Filipe Luís | OneFootball

Filipe Luís was coached by Diego Simeone at Atlético de Madrid, Spain, before coming to Flamengo

Coach Filipe Luís has been in charge of Flamengo for just over a year, is playing in the final of the Libertadores, and is just two points away from winning the Brasileirão title. Given this scenario, Spaniard Saúl Ñíguez points out that the rubro-negro coach carries influences from Diego Simeone, something the former left-back tries to downplay.

“He says he doesn’t want to be like him, but anyone who has been under Cholo’s (Simeone’s) guidance has been marked by it. Filipe has his own style, but sometimes I’m in conversations and I say: ‘I’ve heard this before,’” said the Spaniard on Thursday (27), in an interview with the ‘Transfermarkt’ portal.

How did Saúl and Filipe Luís meet?

Saúl and Filipe Luís go way back. Both played together for years at Atlético de Madrid. However, the former left-back left Europe in 2019 to wear the Sacred Mantle. Six years later, the Spaniard followed the same path.

“Filipe is my coach. As long as I wear the Flamengo shirt, the friendship I have with him off the field doesn’t exist. The credit is his. Coaching players who were once your teammates and who know how we think about coaches.”

What time is Flamengo vs Palmeiras?

With Saúl available, the final of the Libertadores between Flamengo and Palmeiras takes place this Saturday (29), starting at 6pm (Brasília time), at the Estadio Monumental de Lima, in Peru. The winning team will become the first Brazilian club to win the tournament four times.

So, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV), GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (cable), ESPN (cable), and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Palmeiras game.

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