Filipe Luis Takes the Helm, Gabigol Excited for New Chapter
On Monday, September 30, 2024, Filipe Luís was announced as the interim coach of Flamengo following the dismissal of coach Tite. One player who might be particularly excited about this news is Gabigol, who played alongside Luís during his time as a left-back at the club from 2019 to 2023 alan cumming.
Gabigol’s Lighthearted Prediction
After Flamengo’s victory over Defensa y Justicia in the 2021 Conmebol Libertadores, Gabigol jokingly predicted that he would soon be coached by Filipe Luís. The forward humorously commented on the possibility of being captain of the team, saying, “Knowing that you will be coaching me soon makes me laugh. If I’m not the captain of your team, I’ll be upset!”
A Winning Partnership
During their time together at Flamengo, Gabigol and Filipe Luís celebrated an impressive total of 10 titles. This includes two Campeonato Carioca championships, one Copa do Brasil, two Supercopa do Brasil titles, two Campeonato Brasileiro championships, two Libertadores titles, and one Recopa.
Filipe Luís’ New Role
Filipe Luís recently led the Flamengo U-20 team and has now been appointed as the head coach of the senior squad through the end of the season. joe mcfadden He has already made a mark at the youth level by winning the Copa Rio Sub-17 and the U-20 World Championship against Olympiacos at Maracanã Stadium.
Upcoming Challenges
His first challenge as head coach of Flamengo’s main team comes this Wednesday (October 2), when the club faces Corinthians in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal ghost shark.
Will this new chapter bring more success to Flamengo under Filipe Luís?
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