Chelsea legend praises Filipe Luís’ work, shows his love for Flamengo | OneFootball

What Did Ramires Say About the Current Moment of Filipe Luís’ Flamengo?

Filipe Luís’ work at Flamengo has been highly praised by fans as well as former football players. A former teammate of the red-and-black coach during their time at Chelsea (ENG), Ramires highlighted the professional’s performance at the helm of Mengão. Furthermore, the former midfielder declared that he is a Flamengo fan.

— I might be biased because I am a Flamengo fan. I am really enjoying Filipe Luís’ work. I think that when the team wobbled a bit and some criticism started, Filipe had the sense to understand that he needed a few pieces to reinforce the team. The signings were spot on. The players arrived ready to play. Flamengo has a chance to win the Brasileirão and the Libertadores. The team is very good, declared Ramires in an interview with ‘Lance!’.

DID FILIPE LUÍS AND RAMIRES PLAY TOGETHER AT CHELSEA?

Both Filipe Luís and Ramires have impressive résumés in European football. At one point, the duo even played together at Chelsea, where they won important titles such as the English team’s Premier League title in the 2014-15 season.

WHAT HAS FILIPE LUÍS’ TRAJECTORY AS FLAMENGO COACH BEEN LIKE?

Filipe Luís rose very quickly in his career, as he started the 2024 season coaching Flamengo’s under-17 team, moved up to the under-20s, and by October was managing the senior squad. At the time, the coach arrived with the mission to save the year, which ended with the title win in the Copa do Brasil over Atlético-MG, at Arena MRV.

Already this season, the fruits of Filipe Luís’ work continue to show. So far, Flamengo has won the Supercopa do Brasil over Botafogo, as well as the Taça Guanabara and the Campeonato Carioca.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATE OF FILIPE LUÍS’ FLAMENGO?

At the moment, Flamengo is the sole leader of the Brasileirão and is in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. In the national competition, the Rubro-Negro faces Juventude this Sunday (14th) at 4pm (Brasília time) at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul. Mengão is seeking a spot in the semifinals of the continental tournament against Estudiantes (ARG), on September 18 and 25, at Maracanã and in La Plata, respectively.

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