Arrascaeta reveals how Filipe Luís chose Flamengo’s new captain | OneFootball

Both Arrived Together at Flamengo in 2019 and Have Already Won 15 Trophies

After Gerson's departure, a debate began about the captain's armband at Flamengo. Then, Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique started taking turns as captain. However, the number 10 was questioned this Friday (15) about who was the priority.

— We had a meeting when Gerson left. Filipe came to ask me if it would be me or Bruno as the first captain. I said it wouldn't make a difference, because I know the quality of friend and person that Bruno is. I said I preferred him to be the first. He's a great friend I have in life —, pointed out Arrascaeta, in a press conference, to add that:

Who Won More for Flamengo?

On the field, the partnership is a success. This is because Bruno Henrique and Arrascaeta arrived together at Flamengo in 2019, and since then, the players have won 15 titles. These include three Brazilian Championships, two Libertadores, one South American Recopa, three Supercopas, three Brazil Cups, and five Carioca Championships.

In addition to the collective achievements, the statistics show the harmony in the duo. According to the Transfermarkt website, Arrascaeta scored 12 goals with assists from Bruno Henrique, while the number 27 scored 21 times after passes from the Uruguayan.

When Do They Play Again?

With Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique available, Flamengo will face Internacional again this Sunday (17), in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will kick off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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