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·17 September 2026

Anthony Valencia gesture to Samuel Lino before Flamengo Libertadores game

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What happened between Anthony Valencia and Samuel Lino in training this Tuesday (15)?

Anthony Valencia is still just beginning his journey in a Flamengo shirt, but he is already showing good chemistry with the squad. This Tuesday (15), the Ecuadorian was even spotted having a very close interaction with Samuel Lino at CT Ninho do Urubu.

Through images released by ‘Flamengo TV’, it was possible to see Anthony Valencia and Samuel Lino chatting on the pitch. At one point, the young Ecuadorian hugged the number 16, showing closeness and affection within the attacking duo.

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How has Anthony Valencia’s start at Flamengo been?

Valencia arrived at Flamengo a short time ago, but he is already well integrated with the entire squad. That is because, besides this moment with Samuel Lino, the young forward has also already received plenty of praise from fellow countryman Gonzalo Plata.

In an interview after Flamengo’s win over Del Valle (ECU), at the altitude of Quito, Ecuador, Plata spoke about Valencia. In his comments, the forward made it clear how important it is to have another Ecuadorian in the squad.

Very good, very, very good. I’ve never had an Ecuadorian player on my team, so having a player like him, who is a very good player... I think that if he has confidence, he will help the team a lot, and I feel very good with him, both on and off the pitch, in training. I can share much more, I can laugh much more, speak Spanish too with one more person. For me, it’s very good to have an Ecuadorian player here on the team,” Plata concluded.

Has Anthony Valencia already made his debut for Flamengo?

Well received by the squad, Anthony Valencia has already played for Flamengo. In Mengão’s win over Remo in the Brasileirão, the forward got some minutes. However, against Del Valle and Corinthians, the 19-year-old Ecuadorian remained on the bench as an option for coach Leonardo Jardim.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Anthony Valencia available, Flamengo face Del Valle this Thursday (17) in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. In short, the ball starts rolling at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will show all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the clash.

What advantage does Flamengo have for the match against Del Valle?

For tonight’s clash, Flamengo have a big advantage. That is because, at the altitude of Quito, Rubro-Negro won 2-0, with goals from Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira. As a result, Mengão can even lose by one goal and still advance to the semifinals to face Estudiantes (ARG).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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