Casagrande urges Palmeiras to follow Flamengo’s strategy | OneFootball

Casagrande cited Flamengo's experienced players as an example

Flamengo has already won two titles, is the isolated leader of the Brazilian Championship, and continues its pursuit of a fourth title in the Copa Libertadores, showing great football. Thus, for Walter Casagrande, Palmeiras needs to replicate the strategy of the red-black team to remain competitive on the national stage.

— I think Palmeiras also needs to start signing some ready-made players, who arrive prepared to play, not just good youngsters, as they usually do, who still take some time to adapt. Or at least sign three or five reinforcements that you can put straight into the team, like Flamengo has with Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Saúl… Otherwise, it will start to get hard to keep up — said Walter Casagrande in an interview last Wednesday (27).

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING?

Flamengo went to the market and strengthened the squad with experienced names. Before the Club World Cup, the Most Beloved signed Jorginho, who was at Arsenal (ENG). Soon after, they signed Saúl Ñíguez and Samuel Lino, both former Atlético de Madrid (ESP). Finally, they also brought in Emerson Royal, formerly of Milan (ITA), and Jorge Carrascal, formerly of Dynamo Moscow (RUS).

Thus, Flamengo has been showing great football under coach Filipe Luís. The Most Beloved crushed Vitória last Monday (25) and delivered a historic 8-0 thrashing, with a show from Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta, and Pedro.

— Filipe Luís, just in attack, has two offensive trios, six players he can field however he wants, mixing the options. And all six could be starters on any team in the Brazilian Championship — concluded the former player and current commentator.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Aiming to maintain the lead in the Brasileirão, Flamengo remains focused on the upcoming challenges. The team coached by Filipe Luís takes the field this Sunday (31) to face Grêmio, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 22nd round. Coluna do Fla brings you all the information.

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