Filipe Luís weighs in on row between European giant and Liverpool star | OneFootball

Flamengo and Pyramids (EGI) face off this Saturday (13) in Doha, Qatar

Coach Filipe Luís participated in a press conference this Friday (12) on the eve of the match against Pyramids from Egypt. The coach mentioned the Egyptian Mohamed Salah as an example from the African country. Then, the Flamengo coach was asked to comment on the controversy surrounding the Liverpool (ENG) forward.

— He is one of the best players in the world. Certainly, in a few years, he deserves to be among the top three. But every player goes through a rough patch sometimes, without scoring goals… And I am happy to understand what happens to them in this situation -, highlighted Filipe Luís.

Does Filipe Luís know Salah?

The former left-back and the Egyptian forward played together five times. Filipe Luís had a short stint at Chelsea when Salah was also there, between 2014 and 2015. However, the athletes played against each other in the 2019 World Cup, when Liverpool and Flamengo faced off.

What is Mohamed Salah's situation?

Despite Filipe Luís's statement, Salah's situation goes far beyond the absence of goals. The Liverpool star made harsh criticisms of coach Arne Slot, who benched him on three occasions.

Salah's attitude did not sit well in the team's locker room. The club decided to sideline him, and thus, the forward missed the victory over Inter Milan (ITA) in the Champions League. However, the Egyptian is listed for the game against Brighton (ENG) this Saturday (13).

What is Flamengo's next game?

While Salah is embroiled in controversy, Flamengo faces Pyramids this Saturday (13). The match takes place at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, starting at 2 PM (Brasília time).

The broadcast of the game between Flamengo and Pyramids will be handled by Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV throughout Brazil. Additionally, SporTV on the subscription channel, GE TV on YouTube, as well as Cazé TV, will also broadcast the participation of the Most Beloved in the Intercontinental Cup.

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