Filipe Luís on how he studied Cruz Azul before Flamengo clash | OneFootball

Flamengo's Coach Admitted He Didn't Know Cruz Azul (MEX)

Flamengo started off on the right foot in the Intercontinental Club Cup. This is because the Most Beloved defeated Cruz Azul (MEX) 2-1 and secured a spot in the next phase of the tournament. Meanwhile, coach Filipe Luís revealed how he studied the Mexican team.

In summary, during a press conference, Filipe Luís admitted that he had to study Cruz Azul from scratch. Initially, the Flamengo coach knew nothing about the Mexican team and had to immerse himself to understand the system the team plays, for example.

What Did Filipe Luís Say?

— When it's in the Brazilian Championship or in the Libertadores, of course, you watch all these games during the week and get an idea and a notion of how the team is playing. But today, with the study platforms we have, we have access to all Cruz Azul's games. And also to the coach who was at Cruzeiro.

— It wasn't more difficult, the only difference is that we have to start from scratch. Because since I knew almost nothing about Cruz Azul, you have to start from scratch, see what system they play with, you know nothing. Then you have to start studying, and it takes a little more time. But today we have much more information. Everything is much more accessible to study and prepare a good plan.

— But obviously, everyone watches PSG, everyone knows the players' names. But also highlighting the difficulty of playing against Cruz Azul, which has a spectacular squad, with a lot of quality, and has a budget that is not like ours, but is similar. Therefore, a significant financial power to hire players. And a coach who makes you uncomfortable on the field with the way he proposes the game.

And Now?

In summary, after defeating Cruz Azul, Flamengo advanced in the Intercontinental Cup and faces Pyramids (EGY) on Saturday (13). The match takes place at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, starting at 2 PM (Brasília time).

The broadcast of the game between Flamengo and Pyramids is provided by Rede Globo, on open TV for all of Brazil. Additionally, SporTV, on the subscription channel, GETV, on YouTube, as well as CazéTV, also broadcast the participation of the Most Beloved in the Intercontinental Cup.

What Could Happen with Flamengo?

Finally, if they also win the match against Pyramids, Flamengo will face PSG (FRA) in the grand final of the Intercontinental. It is worth noting that the World Cup final is scheduled for December 17, also at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, starting at 2 PM (Brasília time).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.