"Filipe Luis averaged a trophy every 14 games as he led Flamengo to seven titles in his 101 matches in charge since replacing former Brazil coach Tite in September 2024. However, their domestic form has left a lot to be desired, with the club currently 11th in the Brazilian top-flight with four points from three games, their worst start in 10 years."
"Among his achievements, Filipe Luis, who won the Premier League as part of Jose Mourinho's Chelsea in 2015, guided Flamengo to Copa Libertadores glory in 2025. In doing so, he became the ninth man to win the competition both as a player and as a coach, having claimed the trophy twice with Flamengo in 2019 and 2022."
"Flamengo have lost the Brazilian Super Cup title to Corinthians and fell to Lanus of Argentina in the South American Recopa, forcing them to take action. Filipe Luis will no longer be in charge of the professional team."
Filipe Luis was dismissed as Flamengo coach on Tuesday following the club's disappointing domestic form, despite achieving seven titles in 101 matches since September 2024. The former Chelsea player and coach won the Copa Libertadores in 2025 and averaged a trophy every 14 games. However, Flamengo's poor Brazilian league performance, sitting 11th with four points from three games, prompted the decision. Recent losses in the Brazilian Super Cup to Corinthians and the South American Recopa to Lanus accelerated the club's action. Luis had recently signed a two-year contract extension in December. Midfielder De Arrascaeta expressed infinite gratitude toward his departing coach.
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