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Filipe Luís Won't Give Up on the Carioca, But Will Rest Players Who Are Worn Out

Flamengo breathed a sigh of relief in the Carioca after securing the last spot in Group B for the quarterfinals of the tournament. In pursuit of yet another three-peat in the competition, Fla plans to implement a different strategy.

First and foremost, both coach Filipe Luís and the Flamengo board consider the Carioca as a pre-season tournament. Therefore, in February, the Most Beloved will prioritize the Brasileirão and the Recopa Sudamericana when it comes to the players’ physical condition.

Thus, even without giving up on the Carioca, Flamengo will rest players who are too worn out. It's worth remembering that, in the quarterfinals of the State Championship, the Rubro-Negro will face Botafogo.

What Could Happen to Fla?

It’s important to highlight that if Flamengo loses to Botafogo, Flamengo will have to compete for the Taça Rio with the other three teams eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Carioca. However, if they win, the Most Beloved advances to the semifinals of the state competition.

When Is the Classic Against Botafogo?

It’s worth noting that the classic between Flamengo and Botafogo takes place next Sunday (15th), at Nilton Santos Stadium, for the quarterfinals of the Carioca. Finally, FERJ has not yet set the time for the match.

What Is Fla’s Schedule in February?

What Are the Details of Fla’s Next Match?

Before focusing on the classic against Botafogo, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship. This Tuesday (10th), the Most Beloved faces Vitória, in the third round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

It’s worth noting that the clash of the rubro-negros will be broadcast live on Premiere, pay-per-view, as well as on SporTV, the subscription channel. Finally, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details from pre- to post-match against Vitória.

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