Filipe Luís sends message to players after draw with Internacional

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·5 février 2026

Filipe Luís sends message to players after draw with Internacional

Flamengo tries to maintain the same pace as last season

On the last Wednesday (04), Flamengo drew 1-1 with Internacional in the Brazilian Championship. After the match at Maracanã, coach Filipe Luís commented on the competition for positions among the players. He mentioned the planning that was done and that worked out in 2025.

— I created a style of play last year that won the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores with Pedro playing until he got injured, and that model was a champion. I adjust it for the best players, those who are always thinking about what is best for the team. And the best players have to be on the field to perform —, Filipe Luís began.

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— Then, it depends on them. On their response on the field. The competition is always open, internal competition is healthy. Of course, we want the best, we want the best to play here at Flamengo, because Flamengo is the best, and the best have to be here. I hope the players keep performing the same way, that we can recover physically and emotionally so we can get back to winning and regain the fans' affection —, concluded Flamengo's coach.

DID IT WORK IN 2025?

Filipe Luís was the main coach in Brazilian football last season. That's because the red-black coach led Flamengo to three titles in 2025: Campeonato Carioca, Brasileirão and Copa Libertadores.

AND IN 2026?

Now, Flamengo is trying to maintain the same performance, having strengthened the squad with Vitão, Andrew, and Lucas Paquetá. However, in four games this season, Mengo has only won one and hasn't triumphed in the last four matches.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, Flamengo now focuses on the Campeonato Carioca. That's because the red-black team faces Sampaio Corrêa-RJ this Saturday (07), at 9pm (Brasília time), in the last round of the first phase. In this way, Coluna do Fla brings all the information.

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