"New spirit, new identity": Filipe Luís says Flamengo united for key stage

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·28 August 2025

"New spirit, new identity": Filipe Luís says Flamengo united for key stage

Coach highlighted squad's evolution after transition period and praised on and off-field rapport

On the night when Flamengo defeated Vitória 8-0, coach Filipe Luís made a point of highlighting another aspect besides the large score: the consolidation of the Rubro-Negro group's identity at the most decisive moment of the season. With the second round of the Brasileirão just started, the coach reflected on the squad's renewal process and the collective strengthening on and off the field.

— When many new players arrive and the group has entries and exits, it transforms, it renews. Often there is a period that seems like the group is finding a new soul. That moment has passed, some games have passed and the group is creating this identity. They are becoming more and more friends on and off the field, they are getting to know each other more and more. The new players are adapting to the city -, he said, before continuing:

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But all of this also has a negative part where the players need to find each other, adapt on the field, find their best version depending on the player they have by their side. There was this transition moment and the team found itself, this identity is forming just at the most important moment of the season with the Libertadores round of 16. Along with this new identity came confidence -, added Filipe Luís.

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO NEED TO MAINTAIN THIS EVOLUTION?

With some recent signings and a series of convincing victories, Flamengo has been showing that the group is becoming more and more cohesive and finding the ideal rhythm. However, Filipe Luís emphasizes the importance of maintaining humility and focus. This is because, according to the coach, there are still many challenges ahead and the work needs to continue strong.

— Now the group is very strengthened with this. But, as they themselves said in the locker room, feet on the ground. We are a little far from achieving anything yet, we have a lot ahead and we have to keep working. From what I feel about this group, they want to work more and more -, he affirmed.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo returns to the field next Sunday (31), when they face Grêmio. The ball rolls at 4 pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, at Maracanã. Therefore, as always, the Coluna do Fla brings the most complete coverage on the internet, with live broadcasts on YouTube, as well as real-time updates on the website and social networks.

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