Pedro, the Flamengo striker, was excluded from the squad list for consecutive matches against São Paulo and Santos in the 2025 Brasileirão, following a decision by head coach Filipe Luís and his technical staff. The exclusion stems from dissatisfaction with Pedro's attitude and performance in training sessions, which Filipe Luís publicly criticized as "lamentable," "beirou o ridículo" (bordering on ridiculous), and marked by a lack of professionalism. Filipe Luís highlighted Pedro's poor training metrics, including GPS data showing him last in various physical indicators, and described his behavior as disrespectful and unprofessional. The coach stated he had tried to protect Pedro for a long time but emphasized that the player must want to improve. Pedro responded on social media, acknowledging his below-par training performance but condemning Filipe Luís's public criticism as "above the tone" and "disrespectful," expressing feelings of being undervalued by the club. He also cited a controversial leak of internal communications suggesting he was "for sale" as having negatively impacted his recent work. Pedro later met privately with the Flamengo squad to explain his perspective. The Flamengo management reportedly disapproved of Pedro's public statement, particularly the absence of an apology, which has added uncertainty to his future at the club. Former Flamengo players and commentators, including Rafinha and Zinho, have weighed in on the situation, generally supporting Filipe Luís's stance. Flamengo continues to exclude Pedro from matchday squads amid ongoing tensions between the player, coaching staff, and club management.