Former Flamengo man, Filipe Luís plots next coaching steps | OneFootball

Flamengo sacked Filipe Luís in early March after a poor start to the season

Coach Filipe Luís, currently without a club, has said little since leaving Flamengo. However, the former full-back decided to break his silence to explain what he plans to do next. The rubro-negro idol wants to absorb knowledge.

— When I retired in 2023, stepping away from football, I didn’t really retire. In January 2024, I was already working. So I never stopped working at any point, and I never had time to sort things out personally, said the coach, who added:

— For example, when I left Spain and came to Flamengo, my house here has been closed up, so I have several things to take care of during this free time. And I’m visiting some head coaches to update my ideas and meet new people. And I think that exchange helps us grow a lot. Those are the next steps, said Filipe Luís.

Which clubs has Filipe Luís visited?

The former rubro-negro did not name names. However, in January this year, he visited Atlético de Madrid’s training center in Spain. The former defender made history with the Spanish side and is considered Diego Simeone’s successor when the Argentine eventually leaves the club.

Why did Flamengo sack the coach?

The dismissal took place on March 3. Explaining the decision, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, used an analogy about getting off at the nearest station as soon as you realize you got on the wrong train. José Boto, however, blames the players for the decision.

How is Flamengo doing without Filipe Luís?

Unbeaten under Leonardo Jardim, Flamengo face Red Bull Bragantino on April 2, after the FIFA international break. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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