Samuel Lino reacts to Brazil call-up: "I was surprised" | OneFootball

At Flamengo, Samuel Lino Earns His First Call-Up to the Brazilian National Team

Despite the 1-1 draw with Grêmio, Samuel Lino has reasons to celebrate. That's because the red-and-black forward has been called up to the Brazilian National Team for the first time in his career. Thus, after the match against the team from Rio Grande do Sul, the player celebrated the call-up and revealed that he was surprised by the news.

— When I received the news, I was very happy. I was surprised, as I wasn't expecting it. I want to make the most of it, I have high expectations that it will be a great moment, to learn a lot — highlighted Samuel Lino after the draw this Sunday (31).

Why Was Lino Called Up?

The forward Matheus Cunha, from Manchester United (ENG), got injured, so coach Carlo Ancelotti called up Samuel Lino to take his place. The Flamengo player's opportunities will be in the matches against Chile and Bolivia, for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

How Did the Draw Happen?

Flamengo and Grêmio drew 1-1 at Maracanã, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The Rubro-Negro's goal was scored by Arrascaeta, after an assist from Pedro. The Grêmio side, however, equalized with a penalty goal taken by goalkeeper Thiago Volpi.

When Does Mengão Play Again?

Now, Flamengo will take a break for the FIFA window and will return to the field only on September 14, when they face Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi. The team from Rio Grande do Sul is in 17th place, but beat Ceará in the last round and is showing excitement to turn around their negative situation in the Brazilian Championship.

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