Ex-Flamengo's Filipe Luís on Chelsea shortlist, says English paper | OneFootball

Flamengo sacked former full-back Filipe Luís in early March

The European club season is nearing its end, and Chelsea (ENG) have already defined their targets to take over as head coach. The list contains five names, including former full-back Filipe Luís, who was sacked by Flamengo in early March.

The English club dismissed Enzo Maresca, hired Liam Rosenior, but also let him go. As a result, the team is monitoring Xabi Alonso, Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, Oliver Glasner, and the former Rubro-Negro player. The information comes from the BBC.

What is Filipe Luís’ connection to Chelsea?

The Brazilian left-back played for the Premier League side for one season, during which he won the Premier League title and the League Cup. In addition, Mengão, coached by Filipe Luís, came from behind to beat Chelsea in the 2025 Club World Cup.

But can Filipe Luís already coach in Europe?

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, a specialist in the transfer market, the former Rubro-Negro player is ready for a new chapter in Europe. However, some details remain before the Brazilian can obtain the necessary license to work on the Old Continent.

How are Flamengo doing without Filipe Luís?

With Leonardo Jardim in charge, Flamengo are coming off a win over Grêmio and face Vitória this Thursday (14). The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão, in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil.

Therefore, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage on the website, YouTube, and other social media platforms. The broadcast of the Copa do Brasil clash, however, will be on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (cable channel).

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