Bruno Henrique rules out Flamengo centre-forward role after win | OneFootball

After Flamengo's triumph over Racing-ARG by 1-0 this Wednesday at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal, forward Bruno Henrique ruled out playing as Mengão's center forward this season. The player revealed that he asked coach Filipe Luís to play in a different position, not as the “number 9 of the team”.

“It’s not my position (center forward), everyone knows that. I made it clear to Filipe that I do want to help the team, but I want to help in a different position, not as the number nine. We have the best center forward in Brazil and the National Team there, which is Pedro. Filipe also understood, he understood that it’s Pedro’s moment. Whether I play or not, that’s up to him and I understand. I’m not here to get in the way, I’m here to help,” said Bruno Henrique after the match.

Challenging moment

However, Bruno Henrique’s statement came hours before the announcement of Pedro’s forearm fracture. With the team’s center forward injured, Bruno may be improvised in the position by Filipe Luís, even after his conversation with the coach.

Pedro could be sidelined for Flamengo for about four weeks and, as a result, Filipe Luís will have to choose another center forward. Besides Bruno Henrique as an improvised option, Mengão’s coach has Juninho and Gonzalo Plata as alternatives.

Bruno Henrique – Photo: MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP

This season, Bruno Henrique has played 48 matches for Flamengo, scoring nine goals and providing only two assists.

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