Paquetá settles the debate and picks his position on the pitch | OneFootball

Flamengo beat Santos 3-1 with a late goal by Lucas Paquetá

Since his return to Flamengo, Lucas Paquetá has shown plenty of versatility. That’s because the academy graduate has even played on the right wing. However, the player made it clear that preferring the attacking midfielder role is just a detail.

— Man, I always try to make myself available, to give the coach freedom to decide, but we talk a lot. He knows that playing through the middle of the pitch is a situation that makes me feel more comfortable -, Paquetá said, adding:

— But as he says himself, when I play out wide, I’m not really a winger. I move inside and drift to the right. But of course playing as a defensive midfielder is also a role I’ve done before at the World Cup, and for most of my career it was like that. But as I said, I’m available to do my best and help Flamengo -, the midfielder said.

How did Paquetá play against Santos?

The Ninho do Urubu academy product made the statement after scoring a stunning goal against Santos in the 10th round of the Brasileirão. On that occasion, the playmaker came on in the second half as a central attacking midfielder.

Gonzalo Plata received the ball on the right wing and dribbled past two Santos defenders. Right after that, the Ecuadorian passed it to Paquetá, who controlled it and fired into the top corner, giving goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão no chance.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Paquetá, Flamengo face Cusco (PER) this Wednesday (08), in Peru, in their Copa Libertadores opener. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on free-to-air channel Rede Globo and on GETV on YouTube.

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