Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis has been sacked as supervisor of Flamengo simply hours after the Brazilian membership recorded an 8-0 win to succeed in this weekend’s Campeonato Carioca closing.
Luis, 40, averaged a trophy each 14 video games as he led Flamengo to seven titles in his 100 matches in cost since changing former Brazil coach Tite in September 2024.
Flamengo have misplaced back-to-back finals in 2026, ending runners-up within the Supercopa do Brasil and Recopa Sudamericana final month.
However, after finishing an 11-0 combination victory over Madureira following Monday night time’s 8-0 second-leg win, they may have the possibility to win a 3rd consecutive Carioca title after they face Fluminense in Sunday’s closing.
Nevertheless, Luis is not going to be in cost after the membership posted a brief assertion asserting his dismissal at 00:59 native time.
“Filipe Luis will not be in control of the skilled group. Ivan Palanco (assistant coach) and Diogo Linhares (bodily coach) are additionally leaving the membership together with him,” the membership mentioned.
“Flamengo thanks former participant and coach Filipe Luis for all the pieces that was achieved and shared throughout this journey. The membership needs him success and the very best of luck within the continuation of his skilled profession.”
