Dorival Júnior on Filipe Luís, Flamengo after Corinthians’ cup win | OneFootball

Dorival Júnior mentioned the victorious Filipe Luís after Corinthians’ title win against Vasco

On Sunday (21), Corinthians defeated Vasco 2-1 and were crowned champions of the Copa do Brasil for the fourth time. After the match at Maracanã, coach Dorival Júnior cited Flamengo’s Filipe Luís as an example of professionalism in Brazilian football.

— We have professionals of a very high level, professionals who are concerned, who are working, developing, seeking innovations, improving our role, and even so, it seems like we’re being sidelined at every moment. I hope there’s a change in this attitude, because we have quality -, he said, before adding:

— We have very good people and it’s time for Brazilian football to return to its roots. For us to have coaches who believe in well-played football again, as we have here internally. Campeonato Brasileiro, Filipe Luís wins. Copa Libertadores, Filipe Luís wins. Copa do Brasil, two Brazilian teams in the final… I think that shows we have the ability -, he concluded.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF DORIVAL JÚNIOR’S STATEMENT?

In recent years, Brazilian football has undergone changes, especially in the way clubs hire coaches. The country’s top teams, and even some Serie B clubs, have started investing in foreign managers.

Additionally, fans have begun to support the presence of foreign coaches at clubs. As a result, the image of the Brazilian coach has been turbulent and the target of criticism. Dorival Júnior himself was also the target of protests after his time with the Brazilian national team.

WHAT IS FILIPE LUÍS’ CURRENT SITUATION?

Filipe Luís is the most successful coach in Brazilian football over the past two years. That’s because the Flamengo coach won the Copa do Brasil in 2024. In addition, in 2025, he won the Campeonato Carioca, the Brasileirão, the Supercopa do Brasil, and the Copa Libertadores.

IS THERE A MATCH BETWEEN DORIVAL JÚNIOR AND FILIPE LUÍS?

Thus, Dorival Júnior and Corinthians will face Flamengo, led by Filipe Luís, at the end of January in the Supercopa do Brasil. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will still determine the date, location, and time of the match between the two champions.

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