Diego Ribas speaks out strongly on Filipe Luís sacking at Flamengo | OneFootball

Friend of Filipe Luís, Diego took to social media to talk about the dismissal of Flamengo's coach

After the dismissal of Filipe Luís from Flamengo, there was anticipation for Diego Ribas' statement. After all, the former number 10 of Gávea is one of the coach's best friends. The former midfielder recorded a video on the afternoon of this Wednesday (04) with a strong outburst and support for the coach.

See this photo on Instagram A post shared by Diego Ribas da Cunha (@diegoribas10)

— Like you, I have been reflecting a lot on the dismissal of Filipe Luís. I was unsure whether to record this video or not because my expectations of him are higher. I am a friend. And a friend demands commitment, character, integrity, professionalism, and courage. And Filipe had all of that. Moments of criticism, even possible humiliation, show who the person really is. And Filipe maintained an exemplary professional stance in all aspects —, began Diego.

— Are we protecting this type of professional? Does our football protect people like this or end up expelling them? When Filipe leaves, everyone loses. He loses, Flamengo loses, we all lose. When disproportionate demands are fed, everyone loses —, added the former number 10.

DID DIEGO TALK TO FLAMENGO'S PRESIDENT?

Diego Ribas mentioned that he had a conversation with Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, the president of Flamengo, recently. It's important to highlight that the president was responsible for the dismissal of Filipe Luís from Flamengo in the early hours of last Tuesday (03).

— Not long ago, I met with President Bap and we talked. He spoke about building an increasingly winning culture at Flamengo. And I believe that such a culture cannot be built, much less sustained, without harmony —, continued Diego.

— Harmony does not mean the absence of confrontation. There will be criticism, there will be pressure, there will be disagreements. But everyone needs to rise above pride to sustain this culture —, concluded Diego Ribas, in a video posted on social media.

WHO WILL TAKE FILIPE LUÍS' PLACE?

On the night of this Wednesday (04), Flamengo announced the hiring of Leonardo Jardim to replace Filipe Luís. The Portuguese signed a two-year contract as the coach of Mengão. In other words, he will stay with the club until December 2027. The official presentation will take place on Thursday (05), at 11 am (Brasília time).

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