Filipe Luís lifts the lid on Cebolinha, Juninho and Flamengo’s attack | OneFootball

Attackers seek more opportunities at Filipe Luís' Flamengo

Coach Filipe Luís has mentioned on several occasions that the Flamengo squad is 'full'. For this reason, some Flamengo players have not been getting many minutes on the field, such as Michael, Cebolinha and Juninho. After the 1-1 draw with Grêmio this Sunday (31), the coach opened up about the situation of the three attackers.

— Juninho was not on the bench and could not come in. Cebolinha and Michael yes. Both play in the same position, which is Lino's. I felt he was in a good, decisive moment. In my view, it was not a lack of leg or that Lino was below. At that moment he was doing well -, he said, before concluding:

— I could also have taken out Arrascaeta, but I felt that with the ball he was being very decisive. Every time the ball arrives he is dangerous, he makes a difference. I chose to leave those who I thought were better until the end of the game to try to win -, concluded Filipe Luís.

How are Juninho, Michael and Cebolinha at Flamengo?

The first reinforcement of Flamengo in the 2025 season, Juninho was signed for 5 million euros (R$ 31 million at the time). However, the attacker has not been getting many opportunities with Filipe Luís, having last played in the 1-1 draw with Ceará, on August 3.

In addition, Cebolinha is also not having a good time with the Flamengo shirt. The number 11 has only played three times in the last ten Mengão games, scoring one goal in a game against Atlético-MG. Finally, Michael has not been on the field with the Sacred Mantle for more than two months. The attacker last played a match on July 24, against Los Angeles FC (USA), in the Club World Cup.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Flamengo, now, returns to the field only on September 14, when it faces Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The ball rolls at 4pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul.  As usual, the Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match, through the YouTube, the website and the social networks.

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