Flamengo idol questions Filipe Luís: “Player’s spot is odd” | OneFootball

Maestro Júnior believes that Matías Viña should have started the game against Vasco

The Flamengo idol Maestro Júnior questioned a decision made by coach Filipe Luís at Flamengo. This is because, on Sunday (21), the Red and Black rested some players and drew with Vasco at Maracanã in the Brasileirão.

According to Júnior, the decision to start Ayrton Lucas instead of Matías Viña at left-back is inexplicable. For the Flamengo idol, the Clássico dos Milhões demands a reliable player in every aspect.

— When you come on, the pace of the game is completely different, especially in a derby. The game is already very heated. It's even strange. Viña is an extremely reliable player in any situation,” said the former full-back during ‘Seleção Sportv’.

Who is better: Ayrton Lucas or Viña?

Despite Maestro Júnior’s assessment, the statistics are on Ayrton Lucas’s side. That’s because Viña falls short in terms of games played, accurate crosses, assists, key passes, tackles, and big chances created.

Do the numbers matter?

However, Viña is the full-back whose characteristics most resemble those of Alex Sandro, considered the starter in the position. After all, the Uruguayan shows defensive balance and has the ability to create plays that move from the sideline into the field.

How was the derby against Vasco?

Flamengo and Vasco drew 1-1 last Sunday (21), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 24th round of the Brasileirão. The goal for Flamengo was scored by Jorge Carrascal, while the rival’s goal came from Rayan.

What is Flamengo’s next game?

Flamengo will play the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes de La Plata on Thursday (25). In short, the rematch with the Argentinians takes place from 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi.

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It’s worth remembering that the match is for a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Libertadores. In addition, Flamengo goes to Argentina with an advantage to try to qualify for the tournament, since they won the first leg 2-1 at Maracanã.

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