Ex-Flamengo star Lucas Paquetá scores but can't save West Ham from exit | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá scores at 18 minutes of the second half, but can't avoid West Ham's (ENG) elimination

After being acquitted by the English Justice of the accusation of possible involvement with sports betting, Lucas Paquetá is back with everything. This Tuesday (26), the ex-midfielder of Flamengo scored against Wolverhampton (ENG), but couldn't avoid West Ham's (ENG) elimination by 3-2 in the English League Cup.

West Ham started behind on the scoreboard, but tied with Tomás Soucek at 5 minutes of the second half. Soon after, at 18′, Lucas Paquetá received a cross in the area from Jarrod Bowen and dove to deflect with his head, turning the score around for the team. However, Wolverhampton scored twice again and won 3-2.

HOW IS LUCAS PAQUETÁ'S SEASON GOING?

The English football season started this August, and Lucas Paquetá is already standing out as the main player of West Ham. In three games played, the ex-Flamengo player has scored two goals. Before scoring against Wolverhampton, the midfielder had scored against Chelsea (ENG).

WILL HE LEAVE WEST HAM?

Lucas Paquetá is once again one of the most watched names in the transfer window, which ends next Monday (1st) in England. The ex-Flamengo player is a target for Tottenham (ENG). However, West Ham's high asking price may hinder negotiations.

WHEN WILL LUCAS PAQUETÁ PLAY AGAIN?

Being a key player for West Ham this season, the Flamengo fan will be able to watch Lucas Paquetá again next Sunday (31). On that occasion, the ex-Rubro-Negro team will face Nottingham Forest (ENG), away from home, in a match valid for the third round of the Premier League, at 10 am (Brasília time).

AND FLAMENGO?

Flamengo, Lucas Paquetá's former team, also takes the field on Sunday (31). The team led by Filipe Luís will face Grêmio, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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