Filipe Luís plays down Flamengo pressure, makes special request | OneFootball

Filipe Luís hopes for support from the fans at Maracanã against Internacional

For the first time, Filipe Luís is dealing with three consecutive defeats as coach of Flamengo. To get out of this ‘beginning of a crisis’, there’s nothing better than counting on the support of the fans at Maracanã. Before the ball rolls for the clash with Internacional, for the Brasileirão, the coach asked for support and patience from the more than 50,000 present in the stadium and downplayed the pressure of the moment.

— Absolutely normal. The pressure at Flamengo is always at its highest, it always has been. Since the first day I wore this shirt as a player, and later when I became a coach. The demands have always been at their maximum. We know that, but on the other hand, we need the help of the fans, their support — said Filipe Luís.

— May the players feel light and confident on the field. There’s nothing better than playing at Maracanã, with the support of our fans, to get back on the path to victory and regain confidence — added the coach.

WILL THERE BE SUPPORT FROM THE FANS?

Filipe Luís made a point of emphasizing his request for help from the fans. After all, last year, part of the Nation booed some players, such as Emerson Royal, for example. The full-back will be a starter against Internacional this Wednesday (04), starting at 7pm (Brasília time).

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS INTERNACIONAL?

Thus, Flamengo and Internacional face each other with live coverage on the pay-per-view channel Premiere. In addition, Coluna do Fla is at Maracanã to cover Lucas Paquetá’s debut in the starting lineup for the red-and-black team. Along with the homegrown talent, Filipe Luís’s Mengão will take the field with Rossi, Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Everton Cebolinha and Bruno Henrique.

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