Filipe Luís on squad fitness after Fortaleza loss in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo Lost Again in the Brazilian Championship

Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Fortaleza this Saturday (25), in a match valid for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. In a press conference, coach Filipe Luís praised the team from Ceará and denied any physical 'influence' in the defeat of Mengão.

— No, no surprise. A coach with very clear ideas, it was very evident what would happen in the game. We knew we would have difficulty breaking through Fortaleza's block and that they would bet on this transition, as they did against Cruzeiro -, he said, before concluding:

— With Breno Lopes and Bareiro, we were well aware of this duo and the counterattacks they would provide us. Regarding the physical aspect, we came from three games in six days, which affects a bit. But for Wednesday, we have four days. This allows us to recover the players -, concluded Filipe Luís.

How Was the Game?

Flamengo had a 'blackout' in the first half and conceded a goal at 12 minutes, after a shot by Breno Lopes. In the second half, Filipe Luís's team even created dangerous opportunities but couldn't find the back of the net against the team from Ceará.

How Is the Brasileirão Standings?

With the defeat, Flamengo remained at 61 points in the Brasileirão standings. Thus, the Rubro-Negro missed the chance to take the top position and occupies the second place, behind Palmeiras.

Now, Flamengo will have to hope for Palmeiras to slip, as they face Cruzeiro this Sunday (26) at Allianz Parque. This way, the red-black team can still hold onto the hope of closing in on the leadership of the Brazilian Championship.

What Is Flamengo's Next Game?

At this moment, Flamengo 'turns the page' and starts preparing to face Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (29). The match takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estadio Presidente Perón, for the return leg of the Libertadores semifinals.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel) and GE TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Racing game.

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