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In an exclusive interview with Coluna do Fla, Toró heaped praise on Evertton Araújo

Evertton Araújo has been in the news in recent days because of an unfair red card against Corinthians. Despite the sending-off, the Flamengo defensive midfielder still has Toró’s backing. Toró won the 2009 Brazilian Championship and the Copa do Brasil in 2006 wearing the Sacred Shirt. The 39-year-old called for the Ninho graduate to be in the Brazil national team.

SO, CAN HE BE COMPARED TO 2009?

During Brasileirão title number six, Flamengo stood out for its hard-tackling midfield, which rotated between Toró, Airton, Willians and Maldonado. Asked by Coluna whether there is any comparison between the players from that time and the current ones, ‘Torózinho’ was honest.

— Different styles. Maldonado was our coach on the field, he guided us. Jorginho, Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, De La Cruz… Those guys are having an excellent run at Flamengo, winning everything. I’m a huge fan, it’s an honor to watch those guys —, he concluded.

AFTER ALL, WHAT DID TORÓ WIN AT FLAMENGO?

In addition to the 2009 Brasileirão and the 2006 Copa do Brasil, Toró is a three-time Rio state champion with Flamengo, from 2007 to 2009. The defensive midfielder has still not announced his retirement, even at 39 years old, but is currently without a club. The former Mengão player featured for GBK (FIN) last season.

With Toró’s support, Evertton Araújo enjoyed two days off during the Brasileirão break for the FIFA international window. The midfielder returns to training next Wednesday (25), in a session scheduled for the afternoon at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center.

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