Filipe Luís hails Flamengo signing, warns of fierce competition | OneFootball

What reinforcement did Filipe Luís talk about after Flamengo's game against Ceará, for the Brasileirão?

Flamengo saw the return of Victor Hugo in a game against Ceará, on Sunday (03), for the 18th round of the Brasileirão. After the 1-1 draw at Arena Castelão, coach Filipe Luís praised the player, but made it clear that competition for a midfield spot is high.

"You know the quality Victor Hugo has. He's a player who grew up here and knows very well what it means to be Flamengo. He has great quality, has been training well in recent weeks. I chose him because I saw we had lost control of the game and tried to regain the ball with him," he said, before concluding:

"He's not one to lose the ball, very intelligent. Obviously, when everyone is available, the competition will be great. In his position, there are several. But he is a versatile player and we will observe to see what will happen in the future," concluded Filipe Luís in a press conference on Sunday (03).

HOW WAS VICTOR HUGO'S PERFORMANCE IN FLAMENGO'S GAME AGAINST CEARÁ?

Victor Hugo started the game as an option on the bench, however, he got a chance during the second half. On the occasion, the athlete came in for Gonzalo Plata at the 40-minute mark. Even with little time on the field, the homegrown player sought the game and participated in some counterattack attempts by Flamengo.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S CURRENT SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Despite the draw, Flamengo has reason to celebrate. This is because, the Mengão reached 37 points and took the top of the Brasileirão table. Following closely is Cruzeiro with the same score, however, the Rubro-Negro is ahead due to goal difference.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

After the game against Ceará, Flamengo 'turns the key' and focuses on the next commitment of the season. On Wednesday (06), the Mengão faces Atlético-MG, for the return of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte.

Having lost 1-0 in the first leg, Flamengo needs a two-goal advantage to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition. In case of a repeat score on the red-black side, the dispute will be on penalties. The Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, brings the details of the confrontation, on YouTube.

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