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Filipe Luís Hopes for Fan Support at Maracanã Against Internacional

For the first time, Filipe Luís is experiencing three consecutive defeats as the coach of Flamengo. To overcome this 'incipient crisis,' there's nothing better than relying on the support of the fans at Maracanã. Before the match against Internacional, for the Brasileirão, the coach asked for support and patience from the more than 50,000 attendees at the stadium and downplayed the pressure of the moment.

— Absolutely normal. The demands at Flamengo are always at the maximum, always have been. From the first day I wore this jersey as a player, and later when I became a coach. The expectations have always been high. We know this, but on the other hand, we need the fans' help, their support — said Filipe Luís.

— May the players feel light and confident on the field. There's nothing better than playing at Maracanã, with the support of our fans, to get back on the path of victories and regain confidence — added the coach.

WILL THERE BE FAN SUPPORT?

Filipe Luís made a point of emphasizing the request for help from the fans. After all, last year, part of the Nation booed some players, like Emerson Royal, for example. The full-back will be starting against Internacional this Wednesday (04), starting at 7 PM (Brasília time).

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS INTERNACIONAL?

Thus, Flamengo and Internacional will face off with a broadcast on the pay-per-view channel Premiere. Additionally, Coluna do Fla is at Maracanã to cover Lucas Paquetá's debut in the starting lineup for the red-black team. Besides the Ninho's prodigy, Filipe Luís's Mengão will take the field with Rossi, Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Everton Cebolinha and Bruno Henrique.

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