Filipe Luís fumes over pre-match Flamengo v Palmeiras incident | OneFootball

Flamengo’s training on Friday (17th) had an ‘invasion’ by the anti-doping committee

In the most important training session for Flamengo before the match against Palmeiras on Friday (17th), the session was interrupted when doping control agents ‘invaded’ Ninho do Urubu. In addition to conducting tests, the officials observed part of the session led by Filipe Luís. The coach spoke about the matter after the win at the Maracanã this Sunday (19th).

— We prepared the same way we always do, with the same training dynamics. It’s true we had an interference. Not even my father is allowed to watch training there, but three people watched—people we don’t know—and that’s bothersome — said Filipe Luís.

— But the only thing we want is a clean and fair league, where the best team wins, that’s all. If that’s the case, and Palmeiras are better on the field and win the league, we will applaud them, but let it be decided on the field — added the Flamengo coach.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ten Flamengo players underwent surprise anti-doping tests, with the vast majority of those selected being starters. Some players even had to leave training to take the tests. In the end, three members of the team observed part of Filipe Luís’s session.

Because of this, Flamengo executive José Boto asked security to shadow the trio at all times to ensure no photos or videos were taken. In addition, Flamengo even investigated who the men were and whether they had any connection to Palmeiras.

DIDN’T WORK, DID IT?

Even with Flamengo’s training being invaded, it didn’t matter. On the pitch, the Rubro-Negro beat Palmeiras 3–2, with goals from Arrascaeta, Jorginho, and Pedro. On the other hand, Vitor Roque and Gustavo Gómez pulled goals back for the losing side.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.