Filipe Luís open to using Bruno Henrique on the left wing | OneFootball

In which position has Bruno Henrique played the most under Filipe Luís?

Bruno Henrique, originally a left winger, has mostly played as a ‘false 9’ under the command of Filipe Luís. After Flamengo qualified for the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca, the coach praised the captain’s versatility and said he could play him on the wing if the team needs it.

— He was a starter in the Libertadores final without Pedro and without Plata, and Bruno was our striker. People have short memories. He sacrifices a lot, he’s the leader, our captain, gives his all every time he plays. He played in his position, with two forwards, drifting to the side he likes, his greatest strength is attacking space and he does what the coach asks, he began, before adding:

— If I put him in attack, on the right, on the left, he will play and will always give his best. A player who is an idol, with the most titles in history, and there needs to be more respect for these players who step up when we need them most. The left wing could be an option if we need him, but right now I’m opting for Cebolinha, who is at that level, and Lino, whom we are trying to get back, he concluded.

WHY DOES FILIPE LUÍS USE BRUNO HENRIQUE AS A FALSE 9?

Currently, Flamengo has only one true center forward in the main squad: Pedro. However, the striker suffered injuries that kept him off the field for a long period last season, which reduced the options for the position.

At the time, Filipe Luís had Juninho available and even used him in some matches. However, the coach prioritized Bruno Henrique in the more central role, as a ‘false 9’, making the number 27 the main alternative to lead the attack. At the start of 2026, the club transferred Juninho to Pumas (MEX), which again limited the options for the position.

Meanwhile, on the left wing, Samuel Lino and Cebolinha are competing for a spot in the squad, and Bruno Henrique rarely plays out wide. In addition, Flamengo is still looking for a center forward in the market, but so far has not announced any reinforcements for the position.

Even so, using the number 27 on the left, the position he played for more than five seasons for the Rubro-Negro, remains an alternative. Filipe Luís considers the option depending on the team’s needs.

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