The former left-back is the coach who needed the fewest matches to become champion with Mengão, surpassing Ney Franco, the team’s commander in the 2006 Copa do Brasil
He began his career as coach with a remarkable feat: he won the Copa do Brasil in just nine matches, beating Atlético-MG 1-0 at Arena MRV. With this achievement, Filipe became the coach who needed the least games to lift a cup for the club in the 21st century, surpassing Ney Franco, who won the 2006 Copa do Brasil in his 12th game in charge of the team. The hiring of the former full-back to lead Flamengo in the final stretch of the tournament brought similarities with Ney’s arrival, but also marked significant differences. While Ney Franco took charge of the team shortly before the finals that year, Filipe was promoted to the position of coach before the semi-finals against , which allowed him to adjust the team until the final.
In his first final match against Atlético-MG, Filipe surprised by starting the team in a 4-3-3 offensive formation, which guaranteed a 3-1 victory in the first game. Under his command, Flamengo displayed defensive solidity and an efficient attack, neutralizing the opponent. With a successful history as a player, Filipe Luís begins his career as a coach at Flamengo with success and seeks to continue this trajectory of titles at the club where he is an idol.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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