Paquetá’s surprise gesture with Gerson in Flamengo v Cruzeiro clash | OneFootball

What happened between Lucas Paquetá and Gerson during the Flamengo match?

Gerson did not have an easy night this Wednesday (11th) at Maracanã. That’s because, in addition to Cruzeiro losing to Flamengo 2-0, the midfielder was booed and insulted by the rubro-negra fans. Not surprisingly, after the end of the first half, Lucas Paquetá showed support for the player.

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Right after the end of the first half, as the players were heading to the locker room, the Flamengo fans protested against Gerson. Thus, Lucas Paquetá gave the midfielder a hug. It’s worth noting that both played together for the Brazilian National Team.

How was the reunion between Gerson and Flamengo?

Wearing Cruzeiro’s number 11, Gerson faced the Flamengo fans for the first time since leaving the club. As a result, the supporters showed no ‘mercy’ and booed the midfielder every time he touched the ball during the match. The rubro-negra fans shouted: “Hey, Gerson, go f*** yourself” and “Ah! You’re a mercenary” as a way to provoke the player.

Additionally, fans present at Maracanã improvised a chant: “Gerson, mercenary. Take your dad and go to hell”. Thus, this Wednesday night (11th) will be remembered by the midfielder.

Did Gerson respond to the Flamengo fans’ protests?

Yes! In the corridors of Maracanã, after Flamengo’s victory, Gerson ‘threatened’ the Rubro-Negro. The midfielder sent a message to the journalists present: “You can rest assured, at the right time I’ll say a few things. I’ll invite you (the press) to talk about a few things”, he said.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo now ‘turns the page’ and starts preparing for the next fixture of the season. This Saturday (14th), the team coached by Leonardo Jardim faces Botafogo at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium, for the sixth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Botafogo, through YouTube, their website and social media. However, Prime Video, via streaming, will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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