Arrascaeta praises teammate: "He's getting to know Flamengo" | OneFootball

Jorge Carrascal made his debut for Flamengo in the match against Internacional

The Flamengo finalized the signing of Jorge Carrascal from Dynamo Moscow (RUS), and the midfielder has already made his debut for the team. Thus, in a press conference on Friday (15), the Uruguayan Arrascaeta commented on the new addition and praised his teammate's quality.

— He is a player who comes to help the team and enhance the group. He is getting to know what Flamengo and Brazilian football are like. We know that the pressure is very high. We need to be patient, because he is a player with a lot of quality who will help the group on the field – he commented on his teammate's arrival —, said Arrascaeta.

HAS HE ALREADY DEBUTED FOR FLAMENGO?

Jorge Carrascal made his debut for Flamengo in the 1-0 victory over Internacional last Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the Copa Libertadores. The Colombian midfielder was even on the bench in the duel against Mirassol, for the Brasileirão.

Thus, against Internacional, Jorge Carrascal came on for Gonzalo Plata at the 27th minute of the second half. During this period, the Colombian midfielder managed a dribble, helped the defense with two dispossessions, and achieved 58% pass accuracy on the field.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?

With Jorge Carrascal available, Flamengo will face Internacional again next Sunday (17), but for the Brazilian Championship. The red-black team faces the Gauchos at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Beira-Rio, in a match valid for the 20th round of the Brasileirão.

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