Samuel Lino offers to fill Arrascaeta void for Flamengo | OneFootball

Samuel Lino struck twice for Brazil in a 4-0 win over India on Saturday 03 and has offered to step in while Arrascaeta recovers at Flamengo. According to Coluna Do Fla, the winger could be used centrally while the Uruguayan heals from a fractured arm.

Lino had totalled 33 minutes across two friendlies against Australia earlier in the window. Against India, he came on at half-time and scored twice. Under Carlo Ancelotti he operated off the left.

He has previously featured as a midfielder for Flamengo, impressing against Coritiba in the last match before the World Cup with a goal and an assist. He has since been used on other occasions as a creator. Leonardo Jardim has not contacted him about the role, the squad has options, and he is ready to help in any position.

With Arrascaeta sidelined, Lino is one option. Lucas Paquetá, Carrascal and Saúl are viewed as likelier choices, while Gonzalo Plata, Luiz Araújo and Nico De La Cruz are also in contention.

It was a positive window, featuring his first two goals for the Seleção, and he hopes to remain in Ancelotti’s thoughts.

Pedro also impressed on Saturday.

Lino and Pedro are set to return to Brazil on Monday 05 and are in the plans for Flamengo’s trip to Santos on Thursday 08 at Vila Belmiro, with kick-off at 19:30 Brasília time.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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