Zico hits out over Flamengo players’ criticism of Maracanã pitch | OneFootball

What did Zico say about the Maracanã pitch?

The condition of the Maracanã pitch was one of the main talking points after Flamengo qualified for the Libertadores semifinal last Thursday (17). Given the situation, Zico, the greatest idol in Rubro-Negro history, shared his opinion about the surface at the ‘Sacred Temple’.

Appearing at the ‘Libertadores Experience’ event this Saturday (19), Zico believes the Maracanã pitch really is not in the best condition. Because of that, in fact, the ‘Little Rooster from Quintino’ did not confirm the traditional ‘Game of the Stars.’ Finally, in a lighthearted way, the eternal No. 10 of Gávea made it clear that compared to the days when he played, the current Maraca field is a ‘carpet.’

What is the situation of the Maracanã pitch?

It is not new for Flamengo and Fluminense players, the clubs that play at the Maracanã, to complain about the stadium pitch. However, this Thursday (17), the Rubro-Negro players strongly criticized the condition of the surface at the ‘Sacred Temple.’

The outrage was so great that players such as Rossi, Léo Ortiz, and Emerson Royal commented on the matter in interviews after the match against Del Valle (ECU). In the players’ view, the situation is worrying, considering that it harms Flamengo’s style of play.

In addition to the run of matches this season, the Maracanã pitch will also undergo an adaptation because of the NFL (American football) game taking place next week. Thus, there is expectation to see how the Sacred Temple’s surface will respond to this change.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Even amid the complaints, Flamengo’s players are preparing for their last match at the Maracanã before the FIFA international break. Thus, Mengão takes the field at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (20) to face Red Bull Bragantino in the Brasileirão.

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