Rossi hails Filipe Luís after heroics for Flamengo in Carioca | OneFootball

Flamengo won the Carioca title in Leonardo Jardim's debut as coach

The victory in the Campeonato Carioca was influenced by Filipe Luís at Flamengo, and the players acknowledge this fact. Goalkeeper Rossi, for example, dismissed the hero label, as the title is the result of the work of both the former and the new coach.

— I think so (caught off guard by Filipe Luís’s dismissal). Many people had already gone to sleep and woke up to this news. I had Filipe as a teammate and then as a coach; everyone had a very special affection for the professional — said Rossi, who added:

— No one can forget what the former coach did for the group. Last year we achieved a lot and came close to becoming world champions against PSG (FRA). The professional will go down in history as the coach who won the Brasileiro and the Libertadores in the same year. I am grateful for every day of work, every idea, and every bit of support. This title also belongs to him — he pointed out.

How did Mengão become Carioca Champion?

O Mais Querido won the Campeonato Carioca title this Sunday (08), after defeating Fluminense on penalties. The red-black goalkeeper saved shots from Guga and Otávio, while only Luiz Araújo missed for Fla.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Leonardo Jardim in charge, Flamengo faces Cruzeiro on Wednesday (11) starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). Thus, the ball will roll at Maracanã for the fifth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Therefore, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match on the website, social media, and YouTube. The broadcast, however, will be on Globo (open channel), Premiere (pay-per-view), and GE TV (YouTube).

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