Filipe Luís: What I still need to fix at Flamengo in 2026 | OneFootball

What did Filipe Luís say about Flamengo's performances in 2026?

Flamengo did not have an 'easy life' to defeat Vitória this Tuesday (10), winning 2-1, in the third round of the Brasileirão. Despite the triumph of Mengão, coach Filipe Luís admitted that the team continues to have problems controlling opponents, a notable characteristic of Fla's playing style.

— Our defensive phase, for conceding goals, we blame the defense, but I can't separate it, it is connected with the attack, it is connected with our game model, our pressure, all phases of the game — he said, before concluding:

— But it also greatly involves our issue of controlling the game with the ball. We are not managing to control the game with the ball as we would like, this is the part I need to correct — concluded Filipe Luís.

How is Flamengo's defensive performance in 2026?

The defensive sector was one of the pillars of Filipe Luís's team in 2025. However, the performance of Flamengo's defense at the start of the 2026 season is bothering part of the red-black fans. After all, in seven matches played with the professional squad, the Most Beloved conceded nine goals.

The only match in which Flamengo was not breached was against Vasco, in the debut of the main team of Mengão in 2026. Now, despite conceding a goal this Tuesday (10), Erick Pulgar and Cebolinha scored the goals that secured the victory for the Most Beloved.

What is Flamengo's situation in the Brasileirão?

With the victory against Vitória, Flamengo 'jumped' to the eighth position in the Brasileirão table, with four points. Besides the 2-1 defeat to São Paulo in the debut, the Red-Black drew 1-1 with Internacional. Now, Filipe Luís's team faces Mirassol in the next round.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Flamengo now leaves the Brasileirão aside and returns to focus on the Campeonato Carioca. This Sunday (15), the Red-Black faces Botafogo at 5:30 PM (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium, in the quarterfinals of the State Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Botafogo, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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