Filipe Luís calls up youth star to bolster Flamengo squad | OneFootball

Who is Ryan Roberto, one of Flamengo's youth academy gems?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Coach Filipe Luís is taking advantage of the FIFA break to work and 'rotate' the entire Flamengo squad in training sessions. Amidst this opportunity, the coach is also giving a chance to some of the Ninho's talents, as happened with Ryan Roberto, a gem from the youth ranks of the club.

In the first activity of this week, which took place on the morning of this Monday (08), the gem trained with the professional athletes. Thus, the attacking midfielder participated in Filipe Luís's tactical and technical activities on one of the fields at the Ninho do Urubu training center.

As usual, Filipe Luís always calls up players from the lower categories to train with the professionals. In this situation, the athletes begin to get an idea of how preparation works in the 'adult' team and, in addition, they gain experience from the more 'experienced' players.

WHO IS RYAN ROBERTO FROM FLAMENGO?

Ryan Roberto is considered one of the main 'gems' of Flamengo's youth academy. At just 17 years old, the athlete is part of a generation that the club is betting on for the future. Already safeguarding against any kind of interest from European football, the Rubro-Negro has set a release clause of 50 million euros (R$ 318 million at the current exchange rate). Finally, the current contract is valid until 2027.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With Ryan Roberto in training, coach Filipe Luís continues to prepare the team with full focus on the next match of the season. On Sunday (14), Flamengo faces Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.

In short, the match kicks off at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will provide details of everything that will happen in the match, on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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