Filipe Luís fumes over pre-match incident before Flamengo v Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo's Training on Friday (17th) Featured an 'Invasion' by the Anti-Doping Commission

In Flamengo's most important training session before the game against Palmeiras on Friday (17th), the activities were interrupted by doping control agents 'invading' the Ninho do Urubu. Besides conducting tests, the members observed part of the session led by Filipe Luís. The coach spoke about the incident after the victory at Maracanã this Sunday (19th).

— We prepared in the same way we always do, with the same training dynamics. It's true that we had an interference. Not even my father could watch the training, but three people did, people we don't know, and that bothers us — said Filipe Luís.

— But the only thing we want is a clean and fair championship, and may the best team win, that's all. If that's the case, and Palmeiras is better on the field and wins the championship, we will applaud, but let it be on the field — added the Flamengo coach.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ten Flamengo players underwent surprise anti-doping tests, with the majority of the list consisting of starters. In fact, some athletes had to leave the training to undergo the tests. Finally, three men from the team watched part of Filipe Luís's training session.

For this reason, Flamengo's director José Boto requested security to keep a close watch on the trio at all times, to prevent photos and videos from being taken. Additionally, Flamengo investigated who these individuals were and if there was any connection with Palmeiras.

IT DIDN'T MATTER, DID IT?

Even with Flamengo's training being invaded, it didn't matter. On the field, the Rubro-Negro defeated Palmeiras 3-2, with goals from Arrascaeta, Jorginho, and Pedro. On the other hand, Vitor Roque and Gustavo Gómez scored for the defeated team.

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