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Filipe Luís could become the most successful coach in Flamengo's history

Even with less than two years at the helm of Flamengo, Filipe Luís continues to make history at the Rubro-Negro. Not surprisingly, the coach is close to becoming the most titled manager in Fla's history, if he wins the Recopa Sudamericana. On the eve of the first leg against Lanús (ARG), the coach was candid about the milestone.

— It doesn't change anything (matching Carlinhos at Flamengo). I'm the same, whether as a player or coach, I always want to win the next game. That was my routine. Doing my best to win, said Filipe Luís, in an interview with ‘ESPN’.

Who are the most successful coaches in Flamengo's history?

In other words, if the Rubro-Negro wins the Recopa Sudamericana, Filipe Luís will become the most successful coach in Flamengo's history, alongside Carlinhos. At this moment, the current coach of Mengão has won five trophies, potentially reaching a sixth by the end of this month.

Who is Carlinhos, the most successful coach in Flamengo's history?

Carlinhos ‘Violino’ is the coach with the most titles in Flamengo's history. Besides Mengão, the coach also led Guarani and Remo. Thus, in seven stints with the Rubro-Negro, the coach won six trophies, including two Brasileiros, three Cariocas, and one Mercosul.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Filipe Luís on the sidelines, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (19th), to face Lanús at the Néstor Díaz Pérez stadium. Thus, the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Lanús through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (closed channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Recopa match.

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