Filipe Luís on squad rotation for Copa do Brasil v Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Filipe Luís started the game against Atlético-MG with Arrascaeta on the bench

Flamengo was unable to overcome Atlético-MG in the penalty shootout and ended up being eliminated this Wednesday (06), in Belo Horizonte, from the Copa do Brasil. Before the match began, coach Filipe Luís was questioned about the different lineup for the decisive game. The coach explained the reason after the match, in a press conference.

— The decision for the starting lineup first involved some players who didn’t travel, Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo, who were not fit to play, were left out. Some couldn’t start because they were just back from vacation: Lino, Royal, and Saúl. Arrascaeta felt some discomfort in the last game. And I put together a team with the players I had available, just like in the first game, enough to win and play a great match. And that’s what they did — began Filipe Luís.

— Cebolinha, I’m very happy for him, he has a lot of talent and football to give. He played a great game and it wasn’t easy on a synthetic pitch, because of the Achilles tendon, it’s a shame that this happens in Brazil’s Série A. The first half was very good, the ideas were very clear, we could have done more, but of course it’s not easy. Atlético-MG is a great team, I take this opportunity to congratulate them for qualifying, and Cuca for three high-level matches this week. And we have to look ahead — concluded the Flamengo coach.

WHAT’S THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo started the match against Atlético-MG with the following lineup: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho, Evertton Araújo, Wallace Yan; Gonzalo Plata, Everton Cebolinha, Pedro. Thus, the red-and-black coach was heavily questioned for leaving some players out at the start, such as Arrascaeta.

WHAT NOW, FLAMENGO?

Eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo now turns its focus to the Campeonato Brasileiro. That’s because the red-and-black team faces Mirassol on Saturday (09), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã. In this way, Coluna do Fla brings all the information before and after the clash in Rio de Janeiro.

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