Lázaro's 'intensity' vital in Flamengo win | OneFootball

Paulo Sousa has heaped praise on Brazilian winger Lázaro as Flamengo beat Botafogo on Wednesday to climb into second place.

The 19-year-old’s clipped through ball set up Gabriel Barbosa for the Mengao’s second goal of the night and manager Sousa was quick to praise the tricky winger.

“Lazaro is a player that I have been paying close attention to,” said the 51-year-old.

“He caught our attention and was always going to have opportunities to play. He’s a player we had visual and written references to.

“He is a super-focused guy, super intense and willing to understand every piece of advice we give him.”

Yesterday’s win has extended the Rubo-Negro’s undefeated run against Botafogo to four years as they bounced back from their Supercopa do Brasil disappointment.