‘It’s a shame’ – Flamengo coach Filipe Luís on Neymar’s goal for Santos
Flamengo head coach, Filipe Luís has reacted to Neymar’s goal for Santos during both sides’ Brazilian Serie A tie in the early hours of Thursday.
Luís, a former Brazilian national teammate with Neymar, watched as second half goal from the former Paris Saint-Germain forward gave Santos the victory against Flamengo.
According to Luis, it’s a shame that Neymar had to decide the game by scoring the only goal of the encounter.
Speaking at his post-match interview, Luis said: “Everyone knows his quality, how important he is for our football.
“Today I saw Neymar at Serie A physical level. We saw him in duels, in his repositioning, defending and pressuring our defenders, which he had not been doing before our break.
“He is an extraordinary player, a great friend, and a former teammate. I have a very close and good friendship with him.
“It’s a privilege for Brazilian football that he is here again. It’s a shame he managed to decide the game for Santos.
“He is a decisive player, always making a dangerous, effective play or leaving a teammate one-on-one with the goal.”
‘It’s a shame’ – Flamengo coach Filipe Luís on Neymar’s goal for Santos
