José Boto blames those responsible for Filipe Luís sacking at Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo's Football Director, José Boto, Delivered a Stern Speech to Players After Filipe Luís's Dismissal

Flamengo's football director, José Boto, commented on the dismissal of Filipe Luís and stated that the responsibility does not lie solely with the board. According to the director, the coach's departure involves the entire management and also some players, who abused the freedom given and acted irresponsibly.

In contact with the Coluna do Fla report, Boto detailed the speech made to the athletes at Ninho do Urubu, this Tuesday (03). The director made it clear that the responsibility is shared: “Guilty? We all are: the president, myself, and you too!” he said, emphasizing that the way forward is work and commitment for the next coach. After the speech, the players left the venue in silence.

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“Yesterday (the night of the dismissal) I did something I had never done before and I don't do it because I don't believe the coach is the only one to blame for the bad moment. It's me and the board, and it's you too, because some of you didn't know how to respect Filipe's more liberal leadership; when freedom is given, responsibility is expected on the other side, and some of you abused the freedom Filipe gave you, acted irresponsibly.

Also for the players who are upset because they think they should have higher salaries, the only path you have for that is what Arrasca did, who was upset last year because he wanted a renewal mid-year, and what did he do? He delivered on the field and showed he deserved it, and when we wanted to renew, he asked for more than he had initially requested, and we had to give it! Guilty? We all are: President, myself, and you too! Now a new coach will come, and there's only one path: work and win.”

WHO WILL REPLACE FILIPE LUÍS?

In the early hours of last Tuesday (03), Filipe Luís was dismissed from Flamengo. Shortly after, information emerged that Leonardo Jardim had already signed a contract for two seasons, valid until December 2027.

Jardim will present himself to the team this Wednesday (04) and begin training for the final of the Campeonato Carioca. On Sunday (08), Flamengo will face Fluminense at Maracanã, at 6 PM (Brasília time), in the official debut of the Portuguese coach on the sidelines, with the mission to lead the Rubro-Negro to another state title.

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