Filipe Luís hails Samuel Lino’s display, sends message to Flamengo striker | OneFootball

Samuel Lino played 33 minutes in his debut for Flamengo

Flamengo was defeated by Atlético-MG 1-0 last Thursday (31) and fell behind in the confrontation of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The match also marked the debut of striker Samuel Lino, ex-Atlético de Madrid (ESP). Therefore, coach Filipe Luís praised the footballer's performance.

— For me, no one has a guaranteed starting spot, no one has a spot on the team without demonstrating it on the field, without working. But we know Samuel's quality, his hierarchy, the difference he makes when he gets the ball... and he's exactly the player we needed for this position —, began Filipe Luís.

“He's an unbalancing and decisive player in the opponent's area. The field speaks and will play the best”, concluded the Flamengo coach, during the press conference, after the defeat to Atlético-MG, at Maracanã, last Thursday (31).

HOW WAS SAMUEL LINO?

Samuel Lino was called up by Filipe Luís in the second half. The new Flamengo reinforcement entered at 13 minutes into the second half, in place of Matheus Gonçalves. Thus, the athlete was the main highlight. This is because he finished four times, created two opportunities, and completed three dribbles.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

With Samuel Lino available, Flamengo doesn't have much time to lament the defeat. This is because the red-black team takes the field on Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Ceará, at Arena Castelão, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship.

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