Filipe Luís reassures Flamengo fans: “I’m absolutely certain” | OneFootball

Filipe Luís denies lack of attitude from Flamengo's squad in the match against Fluminense

Flamengo lost to Fluminense 2-1, frustrating the red-black fans who were expecting a victory in the Rio classic. In a press conference, Filipe Luís assured the fans that the defeat was not due to a lack of attitude from the squad.

— I can tell you that it wasn't about spirit and attitude. I am absolutely sure of that. The players were running, executing everything I asked for in the defensive phase. Returning to defend... There were counterattack situations where all ten came back to defend, the players want it. But when you build and the opponent is defending, destroying, counterattacking, it gives the impression that the opponent wants it much more -, he said, before concluding:

— That we were technically below, I have no doubt. To play football, everything has to be sharp. We weren't, the opponent wanted to play on our mistakes and finally... at the elite level, what is required is the highest level, which we didn't reach in the first half -, he said.

Did Flamengo lose the lead in the Brazilian Championship?

No! Flamengo remains at the top of the Brazilian Championship. This is because the Red-Black has accumulated 71 points so far, while Palmeiras, in second place, has 69.

Thus, Flamengo still depends only on itself to become the champion of this season's Brazilian Championship. The next match for the Most Beloved, in fact, will also be part of the Brasileirão.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Now, Flamengo will face Bragantino at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (22) at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast on Premiere, on pay-per-view.

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