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José Boto said he could have done a better job

Mid-year, Flamengo was intense in the market. This is because the Rubro-Negro signed Jorginho, Saúl, Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Carrascal, all players with national team experience. However, the club's football director, José Boto, was not 100% happy.

— When we work, we are never satisfied with what we do. I think it could have been even better, but, considering the team's needs and the level of players we managed to bring, the window was within what we planned — said José Boto, in an interview with ‘UOL’.

Of the five mid-year reinforcements, three are already absolute starters and indispensable pieces in Filipe Luís's scheme: Jorginho, Saúl, and Samuel Lino. On the other hand, Emerson Royal and Carrascal are still substitutes but shone in the last game.

In the 2-0 victory over Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi, Carrascal crossed the ball into the area, onto the head of Emerson Royal, who sent it into the back of the net. In other words, last Sunday's (14) play resulted in the full-back's first goal and the Colombian midfielder's first assist.

WHO ELSE DID JOSÉ BOTO SIGN?

Besides the mid-year signings, Flamengo went to the market at the beginning of the season. On that occasion, José Boto signed Juninho and Danilo. While the mid-year reinforcements are shining, the other two are still seeking their place. The forward has not been included lately, and the defender is a substitute for Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR FLAMENGO THIS SEASON?

The Flamengo reinforcements will face a tough test in the coming days. After all, the Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores on the next two Thursdays (18 and 25). Additionally, on Sunday (21), there is a classic match against Vasco in the Brasileirão.

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