Filipe Luís hails player, predicts bright future after Flamengo win | OneFootball

Which Flamengo player did Filipe Luís praise?

Flamengo achieved a 5-1 victory over Sport this Saturday (15), in a postponed round of the Brasileirão. One of the goals for Mengão was scored by the debutant Douglas Telles. After the match, coach Filipe Luís showered praises on the young player and projected the athlete's future with the Sacred Mantle.

“I knew the level at which Douglas trained during the week. He was my player in the under-17 team, and I am very happy for his goal. He has talent and a future ahead,” emphasized Filipe Luís in a press conference at the Arena de Pernambuco.

WHAT HAPPENED WITH DOUGLAS TELLES IN THE FLAMENGO VS SPORT MATCH, FOR THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Douglas Telles was one of the options for coach Filipe Luís for Flamengo's attack in the match against Sport. In short, after staying on the bench, the 18-year-old entered in the second half and had a direct impact on Mengão's result.

After a beautiful play by Everton Cebolinha on the right side, the number 11 crossed the ball into the area. Taking advantage of the play, Douglas Telles tapped in and scored Flamengo's fifth goal at the Arena de Pernambuco.

WHO IS DOUGLAS TELLES, FLAMENGO'S FORWARD?

Douglas Telles is one of the recent promises from Flamengo's youth categories. In recent weeks, the forward has gained opportunities in activities with the professional squad. Against Fortaleza, the athlete had already been listed, but did not enter the field.

It's important to note that Filipe Luís has known Douglas Telles since his time as coach of Flamengo's under-17 team. At that time, the duo won the Rio Cup title in the category against Vasco, at São Januário.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With Douglas Telles available, Flamengo faces Fluminense this Wednesday (19), for the 34th round of the Brasileirão. In summary, the match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.

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