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What was the mistake made by Hugo Souza, former Flamengo goalkeeper, in Corinthians’ match?

Former Flamengo player Hugo Souza made a mistake in Corinthians’ match against Platense (ARG) this Wednesday (27) in the Libertadores. Even so, coach Fernando Diniz came to the defense of the former red-and-black goalkeeper.

— I’m very confident that he will rise again. He has everything it takes to be one of the goalkeepers in the next World Cup cycle. I feel secure with Hugo — he said in a press conference this Wednesday (27).

What was Hugo Souza’s mistake?

At the start of the second half, Hugo Souza received a pass inside the box after Platense applied high pressure. The former Flamengo goalkeeper tried to play out from the back with his feet, but gave the ball away straight to an attacker from the Argentine team.

As a result, Platense took advantage of Hugo Souza’s mistake to extend the lead. In the end, Corinthians could not come back and lost at home 2-0 in the final round of the Libertadores group stage.

Is Flamengo also struggling with its goalkeeper?

At the moment, Rossi is not in great form wearing the Flamengo shirt. In recent matches, the Argentine goalkeeper has made mistakes in several plays, driving part of the red-and-black fanbase crazy.

Will Rossi start in Flamengo vs. Coritiba?

The tendency is for Rossi to remain in Flamengo’s starting lineup against Coritiba on Saturday (30) at the Maracanã, at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 18th round of the Brasileirão. However, coach Leonardo Jardim still has to decide Flamengo’s lineup for the clash with the team from Paraná.

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