Sampaoli sees no disadvantage in deciding the Copa do Brasil away from home

This Monday, the 28th, the CBF carried out the draw of the home field for the final of the Brazil’s Cupwhich will be played between São Paulo It is Flamengo. The event took place in Rio de Janeiro, at the entity’s headquarters. dorival junior It is Jorge Sampaolicoaches of the finalists, were present along with two representatives from each team. Rafinha It is Calleri represented Tricolor, while Mengão had Everton Ribeiro It is Filipe Luis.

The draw determined that Flamengo will host the first game of the decision, which takes place on September 17, at Maracanã. Thus, São Paulo will be the host of the second match, on September 24, at Morumbi. However, even before the mandos were drawn, Sampaoli spoke about these possibilities.

Directly, the Argentine said that demanding the command of the second match is something circumstantial and, in his view, the great difficulty in this final of the Copa do Brasil is not in the place of the decision. “We know that we have to try to win both games to be champions. The difficulty will not be the team, but São Paulo”said Sampaoli.

In addition to the words of the coach, Filipe Luís said he felt privileged to compete once again for the title of the competition. “It is a great privilege to be able to compete in another Copa do Brasil final, a competition that I grew up dreaming of winning. Last year I was able to touch this beautiful trophy. This year we have one more chance.”said.

The confrontation against São Paulo will also be very important for the Flamengo squad, which will meet Dorival Júnior, coach who led the team to the 2022 title. The commander reaches the second consecutive final, but with a different club.