Ex-Atlético Mineiro player backs Flamengo in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Which player chose to support Flamengo in the game against Atlético-MG, for the Copa do Brasil?

Flamengo and Atlético-MG begin to dispute the matches of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Before the confrontation this Thursday (31), former left-back André Santos, who played for both teams, did not hide his support for Mengão.

— I'm on the red-black side (supporting Flamengo). I've had two stints with the team, I know how important the fans are. It's a tough game. We had a sample last weekend. When it comes to a spot in the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo makes a beautiful story. I really like and respect the Atlético fans, but my heart will be more with Flamengo –, declared André Santos in an interview with 'GE'.

WHAT WAS ANDRÉ SANTOS' TRAJECTORY LIKE AT FLAMENGO?

André Santos played for Flamengo in two seasons. The first time the former left-back wore the Sacred Mantle was in 2005, after leaving Figueirense. During this period, the former athlete had Cuca, the current coach of Atlético-MG, as his commander.

The most notable trajectory wearing the Sacred Mantle took place in 2013. On that occasion, the former left-back was part of the squad that won the title of the Copa do Brasil. In the final, Mengão drew 1-1 with Athletico-PR in Curitiba, and won 2-0 at the Maracanã.

HOW DOES FLAMENGO ARRIVE FOR THE GAME AGAINST ATLÉTICO-MG?

For the confrontation tonight, Flamengo has four confirmed absences for the game against Atlético-MG. They are: Erick Pulgar (foot surgery), De La Cruz (left knee), Danilo (right thigh) and Michael (left ankle). In addition to the quartet, Rubro-Negro may have more casualties, as Filipe Luís plans to spare some players.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With André Santos in the stands, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Thursday (31), in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The game kicks off at 21:30 (Brasília time), at the Maracanã. The Coluna do Fla TV shows behind-the-scenes footage and brings details of the confrontation with on-site coverage by reporters Leo José and Rodrigo Lima. Finally, the game will be broadcast on SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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