Dig? De La Cruz's wife reacts to 1-minute Flamengo cameo | OneFootball

Vanesa Britos commented on the Uruguayan’s current situation after Flamengo’s win over Bragantino in the 28th round of the Brasileirão

De La Cruz’s wife posted a message of support for the player after Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino at the Maracanã in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. On that occasion, the midfielder spent just one minute on the pitch.

“We do admire and applaud you. For your courage, respect, and silence… There is no bitterness, only lessons. We love you and will always be here for you,” Vanesa Britos posted on her Instagram profile.

How did De La Cruz perform against Bragantino?

In Sunday’s match, the Uruguayan only came on in the final minutes and totaled just one minute of playing time. As a result, the situation further highlights the midfielder’s limited minutes throughout Flamengo’s 2026 season.

In total, De La Cruz has made 21 appearances, with only six as a starter, one goal, no assists, and 596 minutes played this year. However, the last time he started was against Cusco (PER) in the Libertadores group stage in May, when the midfielder played 70 minutes.

Is the dig aimed at Flamengo or the Uruguayan national team?

The post can be read as a dig at Flamengo, given the midfielder’s lack of regular playing time in Leonardo Jardim’s team. However, the message could also be aimed at the Uruguayan national team.

That’s because Diego Forlán called up Arrascaeta and Varela for the FIFA international break and left De La Cruz off the list. So, Vanesa Britos’s message came precisely in the week the Celeste squad was announced.

Why does De La Cruz play so little?

The midfielder is occasionally unavailable for Mais Querido due to workload management. De La Cruz, for example, does not play on synthetic turf. The Uruguayan is under contract with Fla until mid-2028.

Vanesa Britos has already commented on her relationship with Flamengo

“I’m passionate about football and I love it, but I’m River Plate (ARG). I can’t feel passion for Flamengo. It’s a wound I haven’t been able to get over because of the Libertadores final,” Vanesa said in De La Cruz’s first year at Flamengo.

When does Flamengo play again?

At the moment, football is on pause for the FIFA international break. Therefore, Mais Querido will only play again on October 8, against Santos. The match will be played at Vila Belmiro in the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

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