Fernando Diniz namechecks Flamengo to defend signing player at Vasco | OneFootball

Which Vasco player was Fernando Diniz talking about?

Vasco announced the signing of Matheus França last Tuesday (26), but he has not yet made his debut. After the 1-1 draw between the São Januário team and Botafogo, coach Fernando Diniz recalled the performance of Vítor Pereira’s Flamengo to justify the signing of the midfielder.

— He’s a player I like a lot. I faced him several times in 2023, when he was a starter under Vitor Pereira. He’s very dynamic, can play in various attacking roles, even as an 8. He’s versatile. He has the skills to play as a winger, a 10, an 8, and a false 9. That contributed to my request to bring him in, said Fernando Diniz in a press conference on Wednesday (27).

It’s important to note that Fernando Diniz mentioned he faced Matheus França in 2023, when the midfielder was still playing for Flamengo. During this period, the player gained experience and opportunities with the Rubro-Negro under Vitor Pereira’s management.

HAS MATHEUS FRANÇA ALREADY PLAYED FOR VASCO?

Even with little time, Matheus França is already participating in activities and is officially registered in the CBF’s Daily Information Bulletin (BID) as a Vasco player. Despite all this, the former Flamengo player did not make his debut against Botafogo, as he is not yet in ideal physical condition.

DID MATHEUS FRANÇA PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

Matheus França is one of the recent talents to emerge from Flamengo’s youth academy. Even in the lower categories, the midfielder showed potential and caught attention with good performances. In the professional squad, the player was unable to establish himself, but he was part of the team that won the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil in 2022. The following year, the Rubro-Negro negotiated the player with Crystal Palace (ENG).

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While Matheus França is at Vasco, the Flamengo squad is fully focused on their upcoming fixtures this season. This Sunday (31), Mengão faces Grêmio in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

The match kicks off at 4pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match with live reporting from Leo José and Rodrigo Lima on YouTube. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

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