Filipe Luís hits back at journalist, calls out José Boto over squad gap | OneFootball

Filipe Luís was questioned about fielding Jorge Carrascal as a 'false 9'

Flamengo's coach Filipe Luís surprised everyone by setting up the offensive quartet with Everton Cebolinha, Arrascaeta, Luiz Araújo, and Carrascal against Lanús (ARG) in the Recopa. When questioned about the lack of a scheme with a number 9, the coach said that director José Boto is responsible for providing the players with whom the coach can work.

— Squad assembly is always with Boto, the football director, who is the one who makes and plans the assembly. I, of course, participate. I believe that, yes, Pedro and Arrasca can play together. They could have played together, but I believe they are not in the best physical shape to play a physical game as I expected it to be today —, began Filipe Luís.

— That's why I opted for this variation in the system and with the substitutions tried to adjust, with the entry of Pedro. Of course, the game did not go as we expected, so there will be fair criticisms of my choice, but I chose thinking about what was best for our team —, he added, in response to Pedro Henrique Torre, from ESPN.

DID THE SCHEME WORK?

Despite a lot of mobility, Flamengo's attack practically did not create. Only Everton Cebolinha, in the first half, managed to take a dangerous shot. Moreover, the defense faltered and saw Rodrigo Castillo secure Lanús's 1-0 victory at El Fortaleza.

Now, Flamengo will need to win by two goals difference next Thursday (26) to claim the Recopa Sudamericana trophy. If they win by only one, the match will be decided on penalties. And, of course, Lanús plays for the draw.

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