Filipe Luís on Flamengo’s future in the Carioca: honest thoughts | OneFootball

Flamengo remains fifth in Group B of the Carioca and does the math to qualify in the Carioca

After the defeat to Fluminense this Sunday (25), Flamengo's chances of escaping the relegation playoff are minimal. Is this a reason for concern for coach Filipe Luís? Not really. The Rubro-Negro coach shrugged off the situation in the Carioca and focused on the next game against São Paulo, in the debut of the Brasileirão.

— It's a possibility (playing the relegation playoff). We have to win the next game. We depend on results. But only after the group stage of the Carioca ends can we think about what happened. At the moment, the only thing on my mind is the São Paulo game, which I will start preparing for tomorrow (Monday) — said Filipe Luís in a press conference.

— We will analyze today's game, for sure we have many things to improve and correct. Today's defeat leaves us with these lessons to be as prepared as possible against São Paulo and in the Supercup. When the Carioca game comes, we will think about the best strategy to win and have a good campaign — added the Rubro-Negro coach.

HOW IS FLAMENGO IN THE CARIOCA?

With four points in five games, Flamengo has only one more match in the Carioca, against Sampaio Corrêa, in February. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro will need to hope for losses from Boavista, Madureira, Nova Iguaçu, and Maricá to have a chance to continue in the competition and escape the relegation playoff.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S GAME AGAINST SÃO PAULO?

As mentioned by Filipe Luís, the focus is now on São Paulo. On Wednesday (28), Flamengo faces the Morumbi team in the São Paulo capital. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla, directly from the stadium.

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