Filipe Luís predicts Internacional’s plan v Flamengo in Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo and Internacional face off in the Libertadores quarterfinals

Coach Filipe Luís believes he knows what to expect from Internacional in the decisive match this Wednesday (20), when the teams face off at Beira-Rio for the return leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. Thus, it will be the third match between the teams in just seven days, allowing each opponent to study the other well.

— Inter(nacional) has to pressure us, I have no doubt they will try. Inter(nacional) tries to have the ball, pressure the opponent, and today they even managed to create some dangerous plays. It's something they don't give up on. At their home, they come to pressure Flamengo -, said coach Filipe Luís in a press conference.

What's the context?

Last Sunday (17), Flamengo won 3-1 at Beira-Rio, in the 20th round of the Brasileirão, consolidating their leadership with 43 points, while Internacional remains in 12th place, with 24. Four days earlier, the team won 1-0 in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals at Maracanã.

What else did Filipe Luís say in the press conference?

Beyond the expectations for the Libertadores match, Filipe Luís was also questioned about the choices in the Brasileirão victory. The coach, for example, explained that the Spanish player Saúl Ñíguez was a starter because he elevated the team's level.

— Saúl had a great game, an excellent game. When he arrived at Flamengo, he wasn't training with any team and was on vacation. Until he got in physical shape, I tried to give him minutes. He got injured a little. This role of midfielder is so important in my team, it's the heart of my team, and it demands a lot. It's not simple for him to arrive and play. I felt he was ready -, said the coach.

What time is the Flamengo game?

Flamengo faces Internacional again this Wednesday (20), but now in the Copa Libertadores. Thus, the team faces off against the gauchos at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Beira-Rio Stadium, in a match valid for the quarterfinals.

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