Ecuador boss backs Plata in Flamengo row: “Everyone saw what happened…” | OneFootball

What did Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece say about Plata?

Gonzalo Plata is not going through a good spell at Flamengo, but with the Ecuador national team, the atmosphere is completely different for the forward. In a press conference after Ecuador’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, coach Sebastián Beccacece made a point of praising the quality of the Rubro-Negro player.

“It’s great that you mention him, because I really think the whole stadium saw what happened. Gonzalo’s contribution throughout this entire process has been very important for us. I adore him; he has a big heart, he’s a very energetic person, with that necessary rebellious streak to produce results”, he said, before adding:

“The truth is that he knows how important he is to us, how much we love him, and I think he gives that back by doing what he does best, which is playing football. Taking on center backs, dribbling, but also running, and also making slide tackles. He’s a very competitive guy, with great vision and very intelligent when it comes to understanding various aspects of team play“, concluded Sebastián Beccacece.

HOW WERE PLATA’S PERFORMANCES FOR THE ECUADOR NATIONAL TEAM?

Plata played and started in Ecuador’s two matches against Morocco and the Netherlands during this FIFA international window. Therefore, the trend is that the Flamengo forward will be one of Ecuador’s guaranteed selections for the 2026 World Cup.

WHAT IS PLATA’S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

Even with everything that has happened, Plata remains a Flamengo player and is still part of the squad. Bap, the club’s president, even made it clear that he has no intention of negotiating or parting ways with the player.

As a result, Plata, like the other players returning from international duty, arrives in São Paulo this Wednesday (01) and joins the rest of the squad for the clash against Red Bull Bragantino.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS BRAGANTINO IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

The match between Flamengo and Bragantino takes place at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (02), in the ninth round of the Brasileirão. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Globo (free-to-air TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

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