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After a 1-1 Draw with Internacional, Flamengo’s Coach Reveals What He Expects for the Recopa

In the first two months of 2026, Flamengo has had a rough start in the Campeonato Carioca, began poorly in the Brasileirão, and lost the first trophy dispute with a defeat in the Supercopa. Thus, on Wednesday (04), Filipe Luís responded about what he expects for the next final – the Recopa.

— I hope so (to have the players at their best). I believe some players regain their ideal physical form through training, while others feel better with a sequence of games, with minutes on the pitch. Honestly, today’s performance was much below what we showed in the final (Supercopa), for example — highlighted Filipe Luís, adding that:

— It was three days of recovery, especially with the emotional aspect involved. My job now is, beyond the physical part, to recover all the concepts, but mainly the players’ confidence, because athletes with confidence are on another level. I hope we’ll be much better by then (Recopa) — stated the coach in the press conference.

Is Filipe Luís’ Flamengo Not at Its Best?

The Rubro-Negro finished 2025 in top form, so to speak. However, in the first eight matches, Fla has two draws, one win, and five losses. As a result, the Rubro-Negro Nation even booed the team before the ball had even started rolling in the eighth match.

When Is the Recopa?

The Recopa brings together the champion of the Libertadores and the winner of the previous season’s Sudamericana. Therefore, in a two-legged tie, Fla and Lanús (ARG) will first face off in Argentina on the 19th of this month. The return leg will take place on the 26th at Maracanã.

What Is Flamengo’s Next Match Under Filipe Luís?

Before the Recopa, however, the Most Beloved faces Sampaio Corrêa this Saturday (07). On that occasion, any result other than a win will see the club play in the relegation quadrangular of the Campeonato Carioca.

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