Ex-Flamengo boss slams Filipe Luís: “Football is no laughing matter” | OneFootball

Joel Santana questioned Filipe Luís' decisions at Flamengo

Flamengo was eliminated from the Copa do Brasil last Wednesday (06), after losing on penalties to Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte. Thus, amid criticism from the rubro-negra fans, coach Joel Santana questioned Filipe Luís. For the former manager, the current coach has been making changes that do not please him.

“Football is a serious thing, it's not a joke. Flamengo played around in the first match here at Maracanã. They gave those guys hope, look what happened. Atlético's team is no fool,” began Joel Santana, who published a video on YouTube this Friday (08).

— I don't know what's going through the head of Flamengo's coach. A competition is a competition and it's your résumé. If it doesn't work out in the Libertadores and in the Brasileirão, you'll see what happens. The fans are already irritated by these ups and downs and the changes being made. Pay attention: I worked at Flamengo four or five times, not by chance. Football does not tolerate disrespect — he concluded.

WHAT'S THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 in Belo Horizonte. However, the rubro-negro team was beaten on penalties and eliminated in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Nevertheless, criticism from some fans is related to the lack of tactical changes by Filipe Luís.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, Flamengo under Filipe Luís is preparing for the next stage of the season. That's because the rubro-negro team faces Mirassol this Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 19th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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