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Bruno Henrique Positively Inspired the Flamengo Squad with His Attitude Behind the Scenes

After a decision by President Bap, Flamengo changed its plans regarding the debut of the main team this season. As a result, the professional squad played in the 1-0 victory over Vasco on Wednesday (21). In the meantime, Filipe Luís praised the attitude of captain Bruno Henrique.

In a press conference, Filipe Luís revealed that Bruno Henrique was the first player from Flamengo’s professional team to make himself available to play against Vasco. Because of this, the captain’s attitude ended up inspiring the other main squad players.

— First, I have to praise my captain, Bruno, a guy who inspired the whole group to be available today, to have the energy they showed today. Much of it comes from the attitude of a true leader. A true leader is not measured by words, but by actions. He was the first to make himself available even though he wasn’t in his best condition, he said he was willing to help for 45 minutes — he said.

Why was Bruno Henrique substituted for Pedro?

Filipe Luís also took the opportunity to explain the substitution of Bruno Henrique for Pedro in the second half. According to the coach, the number 9 was not fit to play 45 minutes or more. Therefore, the strategy was to use him more in the middle of the second half so as not to ‘overload’ the red-black captain.

— And Pedro is not ready to play 45 either, but he also made the sacrifice of playing the last 45 because he’s coming back from a serious injury, without match rhythm. An arm injury, another on his leg that kept him out for a long time, but he also sacrificed himself for the team. So it was an agreement between them, both are spectacular, idols, and continue wanting to make history — explained Filipe Luís.

What happened?

In summary, according to reporting by Coluna do Fla, coach Filipe Luís was against bringing forward the debut of the professional team. So, if it were up to the red-black coach and the technical staff, the planned schedule would not have been changed.

However, President Bap views the Flamengo calendar from an ‘institutional’ perspective. Thus, the risk of the Most Beloved having to play in the quadrangular to avoid relegation, as well as six matches instead of four, led the president to ‘demand’ a change in planning.

What is Flamengo’s next step?

Now, the next match for Flamengo this season is on Sunday (25), against Fluminense. For the derby, the red-black board will reconsider whether the professional team will return to the field or if the alternative squad with the under-20s will represent Fla.

The fact is that the derby will take place starting at 6pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Flamengo and Fluminense will face each other for the first time this year with live broadcast by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV.

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