Carrascal shares chat with Filipe Luís about positioning on the pitch | OneFootball

New signing Jorge Carrascal can't play against Atlético-MG, but is expected to debut against Mirassol

Colombian midfielder Jorge Carrascal was presented by Flamengo on Monday (04), at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center. During his first press conference as a Flamengo player, the athlete revealed that coach Filipe Luís expects intensity and versatility.

— Since I arrived, I was able to talk to Filipe. He more or less guided me on what he wanted when he presented the project of how they play, attack, and press. He showed me what he wanted from me in a certain position. I have the virtue of having played in different positions for several teams. He showed me where to enter so that on the field it's easier to play -, highlighted Carrascal.

What is Carrascal's jersey number?

Carrascal is Flamengo's fourth reinforcement in this transfer window, which ends on September 2. Thus, the Colombian chose the number 15 jersey, which was available since defender Fabrício Bruno left for Cruzeiro at the beginning of the year.

Will Carrascal play in the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG?

Carrascal is now training with Flamengo's squad and is preparing to make his debut this weekend. This is because the midfielder is not registered for the Copa do Brasil and therefore cannot play on Wednesday (06) against Atlético-MG in the return match of the round of 16.

When will Carrascal make his debut for Flamengo?

Therefore, Jorge Carrascal is expected to make his debut on Saturday (09) against Mirassol, in the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 6:30 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, with a broadcast on Premiere, pay-per-view.

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