Lanús player mocks Flamengo’s millionaire squad ahead of clash | OneFootball

Carlos Izquierdoz emphasized that values don't play on the field

Flamengo has the most expensive squad among all clubs on the American continent, with players who are stars of their national teams. However, before the match against the Most Beloved for the Recopa Sudamericana, defender Carlos Izquierdoz made a sarcastic remark about the millionaire group and mentioned that money doesn't play on the field.

— So, the value of a player, or the reference value of each team, means nothing. Yes, they are highly rated, worth a lot, they just paid 40 million euros for Paquetá, but that's because of where he played, for a bunch of things that give him that market value — began Carlos Izquierdoz.

— But football is 11 players on each side, each piece has to connect with the one next to him, they have to combine, there must be a game plan, attitude… a whole lot of factors that have nothing to do with value — concluded the Lanús player.

WHAT'S THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo completed the signing of Lucas Paquetá, mentioned by Carlos Izquierdoz, in January. The red-and-black team paid 42 million euros (R$ 260 million at the exchange rate at the time) to West Ham (ENG).

In addition, Flamengo has a millionaire squad, with signings that are worth millions. Another Mengão player who made headlines because of the amount involved was Samuel Lino, formerly of Atlético de Madrid (ESP). The winger cost 22 million euros (R$ 143 million at the exchange rate at the time).

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS LANÚS?

Flamengo faces Lanús this Thursday (19th), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), away from home, in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. That way, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information about the match.

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