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What did Viña say about José Luiz Runco's statements about De La Cruz?

The left-back Viña gave an interview after Flamengo's victory over Atlético-MG, for the Brasileirão. In one of the questions, the Uruguayan spoke about the controversy of José Luiz Runco when talking about De La Cruz's medical situation. In his response, the athlete came out in defense of his teammate and expressed strangeness regarding the former Rubro-Negro doctor's statement.

— There are things that are said that have a lot of repercussions in the press. When I can speak, I always speak. But there are things that shouldn't be said outside the club. I find it strange that a guy with many years in football would do something like that. But he knows the reason he created this situation -, Viña finalized in an interview in the mixed zone on Sunday (27).

WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN JOSÉ LUIZ RUNCO AND DE LA CRUZ?

Last week, José Luiz Runco had a leaked conversation in a social media group where he talked about De La Cruz's clinical situation. On the occasion, the doctor even stated that the player no longer had the conditions to perform at high levels due to chronic knee problems.

After that, the news fell like a "bomb" in the Flamengo backstage. The players, including, were uncomfortable with the situation. Thus, amidst all the internal chaos, the club decided to fire José Luiz Runco.

WHAT IS DE LA CRUZ'S Situation AT FLAMENGO?

After the controversy, De La Cruz followed the schedule stipulated by the club's Medical Department. However, last Friday (25), the midfielder was released to spend the weekend with his family in Uruguay. This Monday (28), the number 18 returns to training with his teammates at Ninho do Urubu.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?

With Viña and De La Cruz in the squad, Flamengo returns to the field to face Atlético-MG again, this time for the Copa do Brasil. The ball rolls at 21:30 (Brasília time) this Thursday (31), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla shows all the behind-the-scenes, in addition to interviews and press conferences with Filipe Luís, with 'in loco' coverage by reporters Leo José and Rodrigo Lima. Finally, SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the duel.

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