Ex-Flamengo star hopes to return and restore his reputation | OneFootball

Argentinian Hugo Colace, who played for Flamengo between 2007 and 2008, was not missed

In the second half of 2007, Flamengo announced the signing of midfielder Hugo Colace from Estudiantes (ARG). However, the Argentine’s stint was not successful, with only five matches and a sending off against Vasco. Aware that he fell short, the current youth coach at Atlético Tucumán (ARG) dreams of returning to Mengão to ‘restore his image’.

— When you gain experience, even in Europe, you sometimes think about not making finances a priority so you can try to change certain things, so you can go back and change that image. I would have liked to return (to Flamengo as a player), I would have loved it, but football goes in circles and, of course, one of my dreams, besides working in Europe, would be to have the chance (to coach Flamengo). It would be amazing, to be able to change my image from the past by being Flamengo’s coach — said Colace, before praising Filipe Luís.

— I know this can happen because I feel that every day I am getting better prepared and at some point good things will come. (Filipe) is clearly showing he’s (a coach for Europe). The work he’s been doing is admirable, he has a good presence, good reading of the game. If he’s doing this at Flamengo, very soon he’ll be working in Europe — he added.

WHAT HAPPENED TO HUGO COLACE?

After leaving Flamengo in February 2008, Colace went on to play for Barnsley (ENG). The midfielder also played for teams in Mexico, France, Argentina, Paraguay, Portugal, Italy, Wales, and Gibraltar. The Argentine retired in 2019/20 and is now investing in his coaching career.

WILL HE CHEER FOR FLAMENGO?

In the semifinals of the Libertadores, Colace said he would ‘sit on the fence’ because his wife is a Racing (ARG) supporter. Now, with Flamengo still in the competition, the Rubro-Negro hopes to have the midfielder’s support in the final against Palmeiras on November 29.

Before that, however, Flamengo turns its focus to the Brasileirão. This Saturday (01), Mengão faces Sport Recife at Maracanã, with the leadership at stake. The match kicks off at 9pm (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla, who will be at the Sacred Temple.

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