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Filipe Luís Praises Jorginho and Saúl Ñíguez After Thrashing Vitória

Jorginho and Saúl Ñíguez were starters and dominated the midfield in Flamengo's 8-0 victory over Vitória on Monday (25). After the match at Maracanã, coach Filipe Luís praised the duo's work and highlighted that the Spanish player can play in several positions, just like Gerson.

— Saúl is one of those players who can play in several positions, just like Gerson, who played as a defensive midfielder and forward. The circumstances, such as the injuries of Erick, Allan, and Nico (De La Cruz), made me think, mainly due to the moment of Plata and Luiz Araújo, to use him there —, Filipe Luís began.

— I know he can deliver much more playing forward, but this duo with Saúl and Jorginho left a good impression since the first game. They are getting more and more in sync, and I believe in this relationship, since they complement each other with and without the ball. They are very well served, and the competition is very good for ali —, concluded the Flamengo coach.

HOW ARE JORGINHO AND SAÚL?

Jorginho arrived at Flamengo before the Club World Cup and became a starter right away, becoming a crucial piece in Filipe Luís' tactical scheme. Saúl Ñíguez agreed with the red-black team last month, when he was hired for free after leaving Atlético de Madrid (ESP).

HOW DOES SAÚL PLAY?

Saúl Ñíguez has shown characteristics of versatility since his time at Atlético de Madrid. The player is a defensive midfielder by origin, but has also played as an attacking midfielder and as a winger, both in the Spanish club and in the Spanish national team.

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