Gabigol sends message to Lorran after Flamengo v Chapecoense match | OneFootball

Gabigol commented on a photo posted by Lorran on social media

After scoring a stunning goal in Flamengo’s 4-0 win over Chapecoense, Lorran received a message from Gabigol. The Ninho graduate posted a photo album from last Wednesday’s (22) match at Arena Condá, prompting a playful comment from the Santos forward.

“I liked it, 99,” Gabigol wrote on Lorran’s post. It is worth noting that the last shirt number the forward wore at Flamengo was precisely the current number of the young red-and-black prospect. Besides the Santos player, other athletes also reacted to Lorran’s post.

Matheus Gonçalves, formerly of Flamengo and currently in Saudi Arabia, sent little hearts to Lorran. João Victor, a Mengão center back, wrote “hack,” joking about number 99’s ‘Rugal’ celebration, a reference to an overpowered opponent in fighting games. Wallace Yan, who was also in Chapecó, sent fire emojis to his friend.

WHICH NUMBERS DID GABIGOL WEAR AT FLAMENGO?

Gabigol wore three numbers at Flamengo. Signed in 2019, the forward began his spell at the club with the number 9. Later, in 2023, after Diego Ribas retired, Gabi took over the number 10. However, in 2024, the club idol became involved in some controversies, such as a suspension for refusing an anti-doping test and a barbecue while wearing a Corinthians shirt, and lost the iconic jersey once worn by Zico. As a result, the player asked for number 99.

Wearing 99, Gabigol also shone in the 2024 Copa do Brasil finals. In the first leg of the decider against Atlético-MG, the forward scored two of the three goals in a 3-1 win at the Maracanã. Later, in the return leg at Arena MRV, the player announced that he was bringing his time at the red-and-black club to an end.

WHAT ABOUT LORRAN?

If Gabigol turned things around with number 99, Lorran is trying to follow the same path. After a loan spell at Pisa (Italy), where he barely played, the academy product has been impressing and receiving opportunities under coach Leonardo Jardim.

In addition to the goal against Chapecoense, Lorran, who wears 99, also scored against Lausanne of Switzerland in a preseason friendly. Despite the good form, the Flamengo coach urged caution with the youngster and stressed that there are still aspects he needs to improve.

— Lorran is a boy with technical quality, but in terms of the game he still has a lot to improve, and we have worked a lot on that. Today I’m very pleased with him, not only because of the goal, but mainly because of the defensive side, which is something he has some difficulty with —, Jardim said at a press conference on Wednesday (22).

— I already told him that he could only play for Flamengo when he understood the game and when he realized what his role was within the team’s structure. He deserves praise not only for the goal, because he had already scored in preseason, but mainly for his behavior within the team’s structure —, the coach added.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION ON THE MATTER?

— May number 99 bring Lorran the same luck it brought Gabigol. In 2024, Gabi was written off and went on to decide the Copa do Brasil. Today, many treat Lorran as if he were out of the plans, and now he is getting the chance to turn things around —, said Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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