Flamengo player credits Filipe Luís for club’s impressive run | OneFootball

What did Varela, Flamengo's right-back, say about Filipe Luís?

Flamengo began preparations to face PSG (FRA) this Wednesday (17th), in the final of the Club World Cup. One of the players coming into the match in great form is Guillermo Varela, who is enjoying a good moment with Mengão. The Uruguayan even credited Filipe Luís for his rise in the team.

— If I’m here like this, it’s because of him (Filipe Luís). He brought me up to the same level as my teammates. Even in training, he gave me confidence when he spoke. With the fans, with journalists, whenever they talked about me, he always made me feel equal to everyone else — he said, before concluding:

— So, I started to gain confidence. Then, he guided me on the field the way he preferred, the way he wanted me to play. And from there, it kept growing. That’s why, if I’m at this level today, it’s because of him — concluded Varela, in an interview with ‘Uol’.

Is Varela the starting right-back for Flamengo?

After the arrival of Emerson Royal in the last transfer window, Flamengo fans were left wondering who would be the starting right-back for Flamengo. However, it seems that Varela has taken the lead in the race.

That’s because, in the main matches of the season, Varela has been the starting right-back for Flamengo. In the final of the Libertadores, in fact, the Uruguayan was one of the highlights for Mengão in the 1-0 victory over Palmeiras on November 29th.

What are Varela’s stats in 2025?

In the 2025 season, Varela has played 50 matches wearing the Flamengo shirt, with two goals scored and five assists provided. Thus, the Uruguayan is looking to finish the year with a second world championship for Mengão.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Varela available, Flamengo returns to the pitch this Wednesday (17th) to face PSG (FRA). The big Intercontinental final takes place at 2pm (Brasília time), at Al Rayyan Stadium, in Doha, Qatar.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, their website and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo vs PSG match.

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