Filipe Luís reveals headache at Flamengo after win over Botafogo | OneFootball

Filipe Luís praised the quality of Flamengo's players

Flamengo defeated Botafogo 2-1 last Sunday (15) at the Nilton Santos Stadium, advancing to the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca. After the match, Filipe Luís commented on the ‘headache’ in the squad due to the strong options on the bench and within the red-black group.

— It's impossible to decide, since they are competing for positions. Luiz Araújo came on in the last 15 minutes and was one of the best. The player talks so much that I have to put him in. Carrascal has been the best in recent games. There comes a time when the coach has nothing to do. Someone has to come off for him to come on — said Filipe Luís.

— Along with that, considering what Botafogo demands, a team that presses and plays high. So today, the team needed speed to get out of our half. That's why I chose Plata and BH. These are the details I consider to adapt the best team. I don't always get it right, but I always try to do what's best for the team — concluded the Flamengo coach.

WHAT'S THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo has the best squad in the Americas, and coach Filipe Luís needs to define the starting eleven based on the opponent. Thus, the coach mentioned that the players are competing for spots in the squad and that he can't settle on an absolute starting lineup.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Therefore, Flamengo now focuses on the Recopa Sudamericana. That's because the red-black team faces Lanús (ARG), in Argentina, on Thursday (19), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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