Filipe Luís urges Flamengo to show character vs Internacional | OneFootball

Flamengo Takes the Lead Against Internacional in the First Leg of the Libertadores Round of 16

The Flamengo defeated Internacional 1-0 last Wednesday (13), in the first of three consecutive matches between the teams this season. Right after the clash in Rio de Janeiro, coach Filipe Luís revealed how he demands from the players. Thus, the coach emphasized that the idea is to enhance the characteristics of each athlete.

— I always think about the characteristics of the players I have. I can't ask for speed from players who are not fast. Depending on the athletes on the field or available, I think about the game plan. I always think about enhancing the characteristics of the players I have. For example, if I have an Arrascaeta, who is about ball control, associating, playing between the lines, I can't ask him to attack the space, I would be taking away his characteristic and killing him for other things —, started Filipe Luís.

— The spaces are where the opponent allows us. If he doesn't allow it inside, we won't go in there, we'll circulate the ball from side to side, in a way that the fans might like less, which is in a "U". If he waits inside the area, there's no space to attack. That's how I think about football —, concluded the Flamengo coach.

HOW WAS THE FIRST GAME AGAINST INTERNACIONAL?

Filipe Luís had to make changes to the starting lineup of Flamengo and opted for Bruno Henrique as the reference striker. Thus, the red-black idol was the author of the only goal of the match. Luiz Araújo crossed, and the number 27 deflected it into the back of the net, setting the final score.

In this way, Flamengo gained an advantage over Internacional in the Copa Libertadores. Having won 1-0, the red-black team needs only a simple draw to advance to the quarter-finals of the continental tournament. Finally, if they are defeated by one goal, the decision will go to penalties.

WHEN IS THE SECOND GAME?

Flamengo will face Internacional again next Sunday (17), at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre. However, the match is valid for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship and not for the Copa Libertadores. Thus, Coluna do Fla provides all the information before and after the game.

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