Flamengo today: catch the top Flamengo news this Monday, 28/07/2025 | OneFootball

Check out the highlights from the red-black news on this 28th of July

The Flamengo beat Atlético-MG last Sunday (27), by 1 to 0, in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. In the meantime, the Coluna do Fla gathered the main information from the Most Beloved this Monday (28), on and off the pitch.

Filipe Luís reveals how he plans to line up Saul at Flamengo: “He's a guy who...”

The red-black fans had their first contact with Saúl Ñíguez on Sunday (27), before the match against Atlético-MG. That's because, despite not playing, the midfielder was introduced to the Nation along with fullback Emerson Royal. After the 1-0 victory over the Minas Gerais team, coach Filipe Luís explained how he intends to use the Spaniard at Mengão.

— About the position of Saúl, I see him in all midfield positions, and he's a guy who will add a lot of quality for us, competitiveness. He's super competitive, has a lot of arrival in the area, has goals, heads very well, besides the individual technical quality which is what made him have the career he had. We are very happy to have him here – said Filipe Luís, during a press conference.

Filipe Luís gives warning about debut of 2 Flamengo signings

As previously mentioned, on Sunday (27), Flamengo beat Atlético-MG by 1 to 0, in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. After the match, coach Filipe Luís spoke about the debut dates of the two new reinforcements announced by the Most Beloved: Saúl Ñíguez and Emerson Royal.

In a press conference, Filipe Luís revealed that he spoke with both Saúl and Emerson Royal. In addition, the Flamengo coach gave hints about which of the athletes has a chance to debut first with the Sacred Mantle. In this case, the right back should be ahead of the midfielder.

No rest! Flamengo squad reports to start preparation with focus on the Copa do Brasil

After the important victory to regain the lead of the Brasileirão, the Flamengo squad did not get a rest this Monday (28). Thus, the red-black squad reports in the afternoon of this Tuesday (28). In summary, the activity takes place at Ninho do Urubu. Finally, at the CT, coach Filipe Luís begins the players' preparation for the Copa do Brasil match, on Thursday (31).

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