Samuel Lino: Brazilian and European calendars have same match count | OneFootball

Samuel Lino was introduced this Friday (01)

Flamengo introduced striker Flamengo introduced striker Samuel Lino this Friday (01), even though the athlete has already debuted with the Sacred Mantle in the 1-0 defeat to Atlético-MG. Thus, the former Atlético de Madrid (ESP) player explained the difference between the European and Brazilian football calendars, and mentioned that the number of games is the same.

— The demand for games here is very high — in Europe too. I think they are practically the same. The only thing that changes is that in Brazil, the travel time is a bit longer. But the number of games is the same: you play on Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday, Thursday… So, it's impossible not to make a rotation —, began Samuel Lino.

— Players suffer a very high wear and tear with travel and games. That's why I think it's normal to change the team. When there is a very high demand for games, there is no fixed starter. Every player needs to be prepared, because the opportunity will arise. Each one will have their minutes to play and demonstrate their potential, their talent —, concluded the new reinforcement of Flamengo.

AND FLAMENGO'S CALENDAR?

Flamengo has a full calendar until the end of the season. This is because the red-black team still disputes three tournaments: Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil and Libertadores. Thus, to stay alive in the competitions, it will have to rotate the squad, aiming at the physical and technical issue.

In the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo is the leader, with 36 points won and one game less. Already in the Copa do Brasil, the red-black team lost the first duel against Atlético-MG by 1-0, at Maracanã. Finally, it faces Internacional in the round of 16 of the Libertadores.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

With Samuel Lino available, Flamengo remains focused on the next commitments of the season. Thus, the red-black team takes the field this Sunday (03), against Ceará, at Arena Castelão, at 18h30 (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 18th round of the Brasileirão.

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