Coluna do Fla
·15 April 2026
Samuel Lino wins Jardim’s trust, nails down Flamengo spot; stats

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·15 April 2026

After a turbulent start at Flamengo, Samuel Lino seems to be adapting to the Rubro-Negro. Since the arrival of coach Leonardo Jardim, the number 16 has improved his performances and has been earning the trust of the Portuguese manager.
Since taking charge of Flamengo, Leonardo Jardim has managed the team in nine matches. As a result, Samuel Lino started seven games under the Portuguese coach. During that span, the forward has recorded three assists and two goals.
Flamengo signed Samuel Lino in July 2025 after paying 22 million euros (around R$143 million at the time) to Atlético de Madrid (ESP). Since then, the number 16 has played 50 matches, scoring eight goals and providing 11 assists.
The main competitor to Samuel Lino at Flamengo, Everton Cebolinha is in the opposite situation to the number 16. In addition to starting only one match under Leonardo Jardim, the player was sidelined after suffering a rib fracture. However, after returning to training on the pitch, the forward could strengthen the team in the next match.
With Samuel Lino available, Flamengo remains focused on its next Libertadores fixture. This Thursday (16), the Rubro-Negro faces Independiente Medellín (COL) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the second round of the tournament.
So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website and social media. However, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the Libertadores match.
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