Filipe Luís’ plans sidelined as Flamengo face Carioca urgency | OneFootball

Underperformance in the Carioca Pressures Flamengo to Review Strategies and Bring Forward ‘Reinforcements’

Flamengo began the Campeonato Carioca with a team made up of under-20 players, while the professional squad was in preseason. However, the club is already signaling a change of course, which goes against the plan set out by Filipe Luís’ coaching staff.

With two losses and a draw in the first three rounds of the Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo’s under-20 team has performed well below expectations. Because of this, the club has decided to prioritize immediate needs, which now take precedence over the initial plan.

Thus, this Tuesday (20), Flamengo will decide whether to bring back players from the professional squad early for the match against Vasco. To do so, the club will assess, together with the athletes, whether everyone is in ideal physical condition to play.

DOES FILIPE LUÍS AGREE WITH THE EARLY RETURN?

If it were up to Filipe Luís and his coaching staff, the original plan would continue unchanged. However, given the current situation, the club had to make a collective decision involving the presidency, the football department, and the coaching staff, not just the coach.

WHY IS THE CHANGE NECESSARY?

At the bottom of Group B, Flamengo risks having to play in the relegation playoff of the Carioca, which would add two extra matches to the club’s calendar. This situation pressures the team to review its strategies and prioritize immediate results.

WHICH PLAYERS COULD RETURN EARLY?

Among the names considered to face Vasco are: Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal, Allan, Evertton Araújo, Michael, and Everton Cebolinha. If some first-team players return, Bruno Pivetti will leave the sidelines, making way for Filipe Luís to take charge in the derby.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND VASCO FACE EACH OTHER?

Flamengo and Vasco will face off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (21). The match will take place at Maracanã. Coluna do Fla TV will show all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as provide real-time coverage on their website and social media.

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