Samuel Lino responds to Filipe Luís over Brazil call-up: "We have our goals..."

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·26 agosto 2025

Samuel Lino responds to Filipe Luís over Brazil call-up: "We have our goals..."

Samuel Lino was on Carlo Ancelotti’s preliminary list for the Brazilian National Team

New signing for Flamengo in the transfer window, Samuel Lino finally broke his scoring drought with the Sacred Mantle this Monday (25th). Scorer of two goals in the match against Vitória, the number 16 could have had an even more special day, but was left out of the Brazilian National Team call-up. After the match, the forward even disagreed with coach Filipe Luís about the ‘Amarelinha’.

— Actually, I didn’t know about that (laughs), but I understand the coach’s side, wanting players to be rested to be available now until the end of the season. We want to achieve our professional goals, to reach the National Team — he said, before concluding:

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— We are focused on our work at the club to reach the National Team. I understand Filipe, but we also have personal goals. Whatever happens, we’re happy, whether staying at the club or going to the National Team — concluded Samuel Lino, in a mixed zone interview.

What did Filipe Luís say about Ancelotti’s call-up?

Before the match against Vitória, this Monday (25th), coach Filipe Luís was asked about the absence of Flamengo players in the Brazilian National Team call-up. Thus, the red-and-black manager celebrated having his players available while Brazil takes the field.

To those who were called up, congratulations. To those who weren’t, work harder. We still have many players from other countries and the national team is a consequence of the players’ good work. I, in particular, have to think about our team, about what’s best for Flamengo. And the fewer call-ups, the better — highlighted Filipe Luís.

Which Flamengo players were called up?

Ancelotti called up only one Flamengo player for the matches against Chile and Bolivia: Alex Sandro. However, other red-and-black names were on the Italian coach’s preliminary list: Danilo, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Samuel Lino. Despite this, the number 26 is expected to be replaced in the Brazilian National Team, as he felt pain in his left calf during the match against Vitória.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Samuel Lino available, Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (31st) to face Grêmio, for the 21st round of the Brasileirão. Furthermore, the match takes place at 4pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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