Ex-Flamengo boss slams Filipe Luís: "Football is no laughing matter" | OneFootball

Joel Santana questioned Filipe Luís's decisions at Flamengo

The Flamengo was eliminated from the Copa do Brasil last Wednesday (06), after losing on penalties to Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte. Amidst criticism from the red-black fans, coach Joel Santana questioned Filipe Luís. According to the former coach, the current manager has been making changes that he does not agree with.

“Football is serious business, it's not a joke. Flamengo played around in the first match here at Maracanã. They gave the guys hope, look what happened. Atlético's team is no fool,” began Joel Santana, who published a video on YouTube this Friday (08).

— I don't know what's going through the head of Flamengo's coach. Competition is competition and it's about the resume. If it doesn't work in the Libertadores and in the Brazilian league, you'll see what will happen. The fans are already irritated by these fluctuations and the changes being made. Pay attention: I worked four or five times at Flamengo, it wasn't for nothing. Football does not tolerate disrespect — he concluded.

WHAT'S THE CONTEXT?

The Flamengo defeated Atlético-MG 1-0 in Belo Horizonte. However, the red-black team was beaten on penalties and eliminated in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Nonetheless, the criticism from some fans is related to the lack of tactical changes by Filipe Luís.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, Flamengo under Filipe Luís prepares for the continuation of the season. This is because the red-black team faces Mirassol this Saturday (09), at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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