Paquetá’s odd gesture towards Plata in Flamengo v Santos match | OneFootball

Plata provided the assist for Lucas Paquetá’s goal in a Flamengo match

Gonzalo Plata has gone through turbulent times at Flamengo in recent weeks. This Sunday (05), the forward returned to the pitch in the 3-1 win over Santos, in the tenth round of the Brasileirão, and provided the assist for the third goal. During the celebration, Lucas Paquetá asked the fans to applaud the Ecuadorian.

In the 43rd minute of the second half, shortly after coming on, Gonzalo Plata received the ball on the right wing and cut inside. Then, the Ecuadorian passed to Paquetá, who unleashed a rocket from outside the box, scoring Flamengo’s third goal. During the celebration, the midfielder pointed to the number 19.

What is Gonzalo Plata’s situation at Flamengo?

Gonzalo Plata is going through a period of uncertainty at Flamengo. The forward has not managed to put together a consistent run under Leonardo Jardim, and he has also been involved in off-field situations that generated repercussions and upset club officials and fans.

In addition, the Ecuadorian drew even more media attention by removing photos of himself in a Flamengo shirt from social media, keeping only pictures with the Libertadores trophy. After that, Plata unfollowed the club.

Is Flamengo interested in negotiating Gonzalo Plata?

Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista commented on Plata’s situation. The Rubro-Negro president said the club has no interest in negotiating the Ecuadorian forward.

— Plata is a Flamengo player, and we have no intention of negotiating him. His situation is discussed and handled by the football department. But we have no intention of negotiating him-, he said during the launch event for the documentary Zico: the Samurai of Quintino.

Did Plata speak about the controversies at Flamengo?

While he was with the Ecuador national team during the last FIFA international break, Plata spoke about the recent controversies. “Being here with my teammates helps me forget everything that is happening around me, where my club is. So I’m very happy,” the player said.

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