Pyramids player: Egyptians didn’t know Flamengo’s Arrascaeta | OneFootball

Pyramids (EGY) Striker, Ewerton, Gave an Interview to Coluna do Fla

Arrascaeta is the greatest player in South America and one of the best in the world in 2025. However, the magic of the number 10 doesn't seem to be broadcasted in Egypt. Pyramids (EGY) striker, defeated by Flamengo in the World Cup semifinal, the Brazilian Ewerton mentioned that his teammates were unaware of the Uruguayan's potential.

— They didn't know much about Arrascaeta, because he hadn't played in Europe. So, Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Plata, Luiz Araújo, Cebolinha, for example, I was explaining their characteristics to them. Flamengo has two teams. Flamengo's bench could play as starters in any team in Brazil —, began Ewerton, in an interview with Coluna do Fla.

— After Flamengo won the Libertadores, they talked a lot with me, asking a lot about the team and the coach. They knew some players, especially those who played in Europe —, added the striker.

NOW DO THEY KNOW ARRASCAETA?

Previously unknown to the Egyptians, Arrascaeta made sure to 'introduce' himself. With two assists, to Léo Pereira and Danilo, the number 10 played a decisive role in the 2-0 victory over Pyramids, which placed Flamengo in the World Cup final.

WHAT ELSE DID EWERTON SAY TO COLUNA DO FLA?

Coluna do Fla divided the interview with Ewerton into three parts. In the first, the striker revealed that he has been a Flamengo fan since childhood and that he 'went crazy' in the Czech Republic when Mengão won the Libertadores in 2019. In the second, we showed the Brazilian's enchantment with Jorge Carrascal in the match on Saturday (13). Check out other excerpts from the conversation below.

ABOUT THE GAME

“What stood out the most is the composure that Flamengo's team has. A lot of calmness and experience. There's Jorginho, Arrascaeta, and Alex Sandro. We knew we were going to suffer a lot.”

DUEL WITH VARELA

“When I came in, it was already 2-0 for Flamengo. We had nothing more to lose. I wanted to come in earlier, but it was what it was. In the opportunities I had, I tried. I saw that Varela had lowered his socks, he was a bit tired. Flamengo started to pace themselves, they didn't want to get too tired, already saving energy for PSG (FRA). But I tried to create opportunities.”

MOSTAFA ZICO, PYRAMIDS MIDFIELDER

“For me, it was a surprise. At first, I thought it was his real name, in homage to Zico from Flamengo. But it isn't, it's a nickname they gave him. He's my age, so he didn't see Zico play.”

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