Pedro on Filipe Luís rift and how he ‘made peace’ with ex-Flamengo boss | OneFootball

Pedro revealed that he sought out Filipe Luís for a frank conversation, in which both took responsibility

Flamengo striker Pedro opened up about the turbulent period he went through under Filipe Luís. After facing public criticism from the former coach, the number 9 revealed that he sought a frank conversation to ‘make peace’ and clarify responsibilities.

— That issue is already behind us; I consider it closed. I was able to talk to him, I asked to speak with him and clear up any kind of problem, for each of us to take responsibility for our actions, our mistakes, and everything was resolved very well. But of course, at that time it was a difficult period, when I had to turn things around, pick myself back up within Flamengo. But I’ve already been through so much that this was just one more thing I was able to overcome, to beat — Pedro began in an interview with GE.

— Thank God, everything is resolved. I always wish Filipe the best, that he has success in his coaching career just as he did as a player. We achieved many things together, titles, memorable moments such as the wins against Palmeiras, Botafogo, in the Libertadores… In the round of 16 and the quarterfinals I was able to score, and in the semifinal I ended up getting injured. So we had a very successful era here together, and I wish him the best — he continued.

In addition, Pedro pointed out that a lack of rhythm kept him from performing better last season. With Filipe Luís’ departure, the situation changed at Flamengo: now under the command of Leonardo Jardim, the striker has earned the run of games he had been hoping for and has been thriving on the pitch.

PUBLIC CRITICISM?

The relationship between the two hit a critical moment in July 2025, when Filipe Luís left Pedro out of a match. At the time, the coach publicly criticized the striker’s attitude in training, using terms such as “lamentable” and “ridiculous” to demand greater dedication from the number 9 in the club’s day-to-day routine.

In addition to the criticism, Pedro dealt with a series of injuries and a tactical setup that often did not include him in the starting lineup. This scenario of ‘few opportunities’ led the center-forward to seek out Filipe Luís for a frank conversation, in which both took responsibility and decided to put the controversy behind them.

WHAT ARE PEDRO’S NUMBERS UNDER LEONARDO JARDIM?

It is worth noting that the numbers reflect Pedro’s new moment at Flamengo. Since Leonardo Jardim’s arrival in March, the number 9 has played in 12 matches and directly contributed ten goals and three assists. The striker started on ten occasions, cementing his place in the new coach’s system.

WHAT NOW?

With Pedro available, Flamengo make their Copa do Brasil debut this Wednesday (22), when they face Vitória. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã, in the first leg of the competition’s fifth round.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Vitória through YouTube, the website, and social media. In addition, Globo (free-to-air TV), SporTV (subscription TV), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will also broadcast the Copa do Brasil match.

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