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Rivaldo believes Lucas Paquetá, former Flamengo player, has everything to be a starter for Brazil

The former player Rivaldo, a World Cup champion, analyzed the current state of the Brazilian National Team and the prospects for the 2026 World Cup. After Brazil's qualification for the World Cup was confirmed, the Amarelinha idol evaluated the work of coach Carlo Ancelotti and the rise of midfielder Lucas Paquetá, former Flamengo.

— Paquetá is important, he came back well, scored a goal, and that gives confidence. After everything he went through last year, he is now more at ease, and that helps a lot. He has everything to establish himself as a starter, but we know the National Team has many good players emerging. It will be a fair competition — he commented on the performance of the former Flamengo player in an interview with Betfair.

What did Lucas Paquetá do during the FIFA Date?

The former Mengão came off the bench against Chile to score a goal at Maracanã in the 17th round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. However, against Bolivia in the following match, Lucas Paquetá was a starter at an altitude of 4,000 meters.

Why do Flamengo fans like Paquetá?

Lucas Paquetá rose to the professional team of Flamengo in 2017 to win a Carioca title and left at the end of 2018. At the club, the midfielder captivated the fans with his technical quality, celebrations, and for being an authentic Flamengo supporter. Recently, after being acquitted of a match-fixing accusation in England, the midfielder returned to the Premier League and was called up for the Brazilian National Team.

When does Paquetá play again?

Former Flamengo player Lucas Paquetá is back at West Ham (ENG) to face Tottenham (ENG) in the fourth round of the Premier League. The midfielder will be available to play at the London Olympic Stadium this Saturday (13), starting at 1:30 PM (Brasília time).

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