Filipe Luís on Plata's punishment after Flamengo v São Paulo | OneFootball

What Did Filipe Luís Say About Plata's Expulsion in the Flamengo vs São Paulo Game?

Gonzalo Plata was sent off midway through the second half in the draw between Flamengo and São Paulo, during the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. After the match, coach Filipe Luís was straightforward and explained whether the Ecuadorian forward would be punished for the red card.

— Regarding punishments, it always depends on the club's management, but of course, I am involved. What happens with an expulsion like Plata's, like what happened here today (yesterday), which was unintentional -, he said, before concluding:

— He aimed for the ball and ended up hitting the player's leg. He was giving everything for the team. I will never come here and point fingers blaming a player like that. I am here to take the blame myself. I am the main result -, concluded Filipe Luís.

HOW WAS PLATA'S EXPULSION IN THE FLAMENGO VS SÃO PAULO GAME?

Plata ended up being sent off at the 21st minute of the second half after a strong tackle on defender Arboleda. On the spot, referee Rodrigo Pereira de Lima didn't even consult the VAR and upheld the red card for the forward.

It's important to note that due to this punishment, Plata is a confirmed absence for Flamengo in the next round of the Brasileirão. Thus, the forward will miss the match against Santos at the Maracanã.

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO VS SANTOS GAME IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

The match between Flamengo and Santos takes place at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Maracanã. In this way, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media. Finally, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the duel.

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