Filipe Luís on Flamengo’s plans for 2025 vs 2026 after fans’ criticism | OneFootball

Filipe Luís cited Flamengo's squad assembly as the main difference

Flamengo remains in an unstable situation at the start of this season, amid a packed schedule with many matches. After the 3-0 victory over Madureira, coach Filipe Luís commented on the difference between the 2025 and 2026 squads.

— Our team is not the same as in 2025 because we lost some players who were pillars. With the arrival of Lucas Paquetá, I have to rack my brains to do the best. Football has to reinvent itself every day, I am always studying to improve — said Filipe Luís.

WHO LEFT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo negotiated some players at the start of the season. First, goalkeeper Matheus Cunha signed with Cruzeiro for free. Full-back Matías Viña was loaned to River Plate (ARG) until the end of the Argentine Championship.

In addition, Flamengo loaned Allan to Corinthians until the end of the season. Finally, Michael had his contract terminated and signed with Al Ula (SAU), while Juninho transferred to Pumas (MEX).

AND WHO JOINED FLAMENGO?

On the other hand, Flamengo secured the signing of three new players. The first to arrive was Vitão, a center-back who was at Internacional. Soon after, goalkeeper Andrew, formerly of Gil Vicente (POR), was signed. Finally, Lucas Paquetá was the third player to join the club, coming from West Ham (ENG).

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo is preparing to face Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (26th), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the second leg of the Recopa. As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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