Filipe Luís and Zico: Flamengo always comes first in our lives | OneFootball

In the first edition of Resenha do Galinho on FlamengoTV, Zico spoke with Filipe Luís

The Flamengo fans often joke that everyone who faces the Mengão 'gives their all'. The feeling is not only in the stands, but also on the field, where the players feel a greater motivation from the opponents. Current coach of the Rubro-Negro, Filipe Luís, and the club's greatest idol, Zico, gave tips for players to overcome rivals who try to 'show off' when they face the Mengão.

— Against Flamengo, everyone comes to play the game of their lives. You are more exposed than ever. It's your opportunity to show the world who you are against Flamengo. We are used to this. Flamengo having this economic power, structure, gives you the conditions to fight. Even with all this, we don't control results —, said Filipe Luís, on the show 'Resenha do Galinho', broadcast by FlamengoTV.

— We may be closer to winning, but it doesn't guarantee victory. What guarantees victory is to work hard and give your life to Flamengo. We have to put Flamengo as a priority in our lives. Today we feel this. We always face the best version of the opponents. We never faced unmotivated opponents. Never. This requires greater concentration, greater mobilization. But, at the same time, it's a privilege — added the coach.

HOW WAS IT IN ZICO'S TIME?

Host of Resenha do Galinho, Zico told Filipe Luís that the 'special gas' of opponents to face Flamengo is not new. In the time when the eternal number 10 played, the situation was similar. In fact, according to the former midfielder, a good performance against the Rubro-Negro guaranteed good contracts.

— I was a teenager and already at Flamengo. I saw the number of players who stood out for Flamengo, scored one, two goals, and the next month Flamengo bought them. This shows how important it is for the guy on the other side. The guy who is at Flamengo has to know the importance of the club. It's important that the players know that the opponents come with an extra will —, said Zico.

DESPITE THE MOTIVATED OPPONENTS, HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING THIS YEAR?

In summary, even with the special motivation of the opponents, Flamengo remains the leader of the Brasileirão and is in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores da América. This is because, in the first half of the year, the Most Beloved won the Carioca and Supercopa. However, the only failure of the season occurred in the Copa do Brasil, treated as 'priority three' by the football department of Mengão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.