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Arrascaeta said he has been running more than in previous years

Fourteen goals and nine assists in 38 games this year. Arrascaeta is close to surpassing 2019 in the number of balls in the net. Why, six years older, is the Uruguayan living a magical season currently? In a press conference held this Friday (15), the number 10 shirt explained that he is running more than in previous seasons and is playing closer to the center forward.

— Honestly, I always try to help Flamengo and my teammates. Whether with a goal or an assist on the field. I believe that when I'm physically well, I can help the team more. Another year that I've been scoring many goals and assists, contributing a lot to that, but also playing many games, which is the most important thing -, said Arrascaeta.

— Each game is designed differently. There are some that stay further back, so they don't need me in the construction. This year I'm running much more than I used to. For us to have the ball and attack, we have to run a lot. Our team always tries to dominate the opponent, create a lot of volume. That's why sometimes it seems like I'm more tired. Of course, the opponent also has their part and they study too. I've been staying closer to the area to finish. Even though I'm a midfielder, I like to score goals, always arriving in the area. The most important thing is for the team to create and for us to convert those chances -, added the number 10.

WHAT WERE ARRASCAETA'S BEST SEASONS AT FLAMENGO?

The most prolific year for Arrascaeta at Flamengo was 2019, with 18 goals. That is, four goals away from the Uruguayan repeating the mark of the times of Jorge Jesus, who finished with the titles of the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores. Even though it's still August, 2025 is already the second-best season for the midfielder in this aspect.

When it comes to assists, Arrascaeta is further away from achieving his personal record. The years 2019 and 2022 are in the lead, with 19 passes. Next, 2020 and 2021 appear, with 13. In his current performance, the Uruguayan has left his teammates in a good position to score on nine occasions.

CAN ARRASCAETA IMPROVE THE NUMBERS?

In the coming days, Arrascaeta will try to improve the numbers in Porto Alegre. After all, this Sunday (17), the number 10 will be available for the Flamengo game against Internacional, in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Later, also at the Beira-Rio Stadium, the same match will be repeated in the Copa Libertadores da América, on Wednesday (20), in the round of 16.

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