Lázaro's 'intensity' vital in Flamengo win

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Thomas Stockting·24 February 2022

Lázaro's 'intensity' vital in Flamengo win

Paulo Sousa has heaped praise on Brazilian winger Lázaro as Flamengo beat Botafogo on Wednesday to climb into second place.

The 19-year-old’s clipped through ball set up Gabriel Barbosa for the Mengao’s second goal of the night and manager Sousa was quick to praise the tricky winger.

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“Lazaro is a player that I have been paying close attention to,” said the 51-year-old.

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“He caught our attention and was always going to have opportunities to play. He’s a player we had visual and written references to.

“He is a super-focused guy, super intense and willing to understand every piece of advice we give him.”

Yesterday’s win has extended the Rubo-Negro’s undefeated run against Botafogo to four years as they bounced back from their Supercopa do Brasil disappointment.