Samuel Lino on Cebolinha rivalry: Flamengo spot up for grabs | OneFootball

Flamengo Forwards, Lino and Cebolinha, Compete for Left Wing Spot on Filipe Luís's Team

Samuel Lino joined Flamengo in July 2025 as the club's most expensive signing in history. However, with a squad full of high-level players, the forward doesn't have a guaranteed starting position and commented on the competition for the left wing spot with Everton Cebolinha.

In an interview with GE, Samuel Lino highlighted that the competition within the squad raises the team's level and, consequently, demands maximum concentration. Additionally, the number 16 emphasized that the presence of high-level players forces everyone to stay focused, as no position is guaranteed at Flamengo.

“This is good. When you encounter a quality player and a quality group, you have to raise the level. You know that the player competing with you is of high quality, from the national team, who decided a title for the National Team in a recent past of the Copa América,” he said, before continuing:

AND THE NUMBERS FOR CEBOLINHA AND SAMUEL LINO IN 2026?

Samuel Lino has played seven games for Flamengo this season, with 307 minutes on the field, and has recorded one goal and two assists. Meanwhile, Everton Cebolinha has eight matches, 336 minutes on the field, three goals, and one assist.

Thus, the numbers show how the competition for the position is tight. Both have received similar opportunities under Filipe Luís's command, highlighting the competition within the squad.

AND NOW?

Samuel Lino and Cebolinha are available for Flamengo for the next match, which takes place against Lanús (ARG), for the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. The match happens this Thursday (19), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). The ball rolls at the Estadio Ciudad de Lanús, in Argentina, with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

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