Diniz references Flamengo when discussing Vasco player in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Which player was Vasco's coach, Fernando Diniz, talking about?

Hugo Moura is a defensive midfielder who came up through the youth ranks of Flamengo. However, last Thursday (07), coach Fernando Diniz deployed the player as a defender in Vasco's match against CSA, for the Copa do Brasil. After the match, the manager mentioned the Rubro-Negro to praise the athlete's performance.

"— He is a player who can play as a defender with me, he has already played as a defender at Flamengo and has characteristics that qualify him to play as a defender. He has a very good pass, with the high line he has good speed, physical strength and an easy build-up. As a defensive midfielder, he already has a good pass. So we have a gain in relation to that -, said Fernando Diniz in a press conference.

DID HUGO MOURA PLAY AT FLAMENGO?

Yes! Hugo Moura was brought up through the youth ranks of Flamengo. Playing for the professionals of Mengão, the defensive midfielder was part of the victorious campaigns that culminated in various titles, among the most important, the Libertadores and the Brasileirão, in 2019.

DID VASCO WIN THE GAME IN THE COPA DO BRASIL?

With Hugo Moura on the field, Vasco defeated CSA 3-1 last Thursday (07), at São Januário. Thus, Flamengo's rival secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. The opponent will be known next week, in a draw held at CBF headquarters, in Rio de Janeiro.

AND FLAMENGO?

Flamengo was eliminated in the Copa do Brasil, however, it is still alive in the Libertadores and leads the Brasileirão. On Saturday (09), in fact, Mengão faces Mirassol, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão. In short, the ball rolls at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, brings the details with the 'in loco' coverage of reporters Leo José and Rodrigo Lima, on YouTube.

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