Samuel Lino's frank admission about a starting spot after Flamengo game

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·18 Juli 2026

Samuel Lino's frank admission about a starting spot after Flamengo game

What did Samuel Lino say after Flamengo vs Olimpia (PAR)?

Samuel Lino played an effective role in Flamengo’s 4-2 win over Olimpia (PAR) this Friday (17) at Mané Garrincha Stadium. After a strong performance, the forward was honest when asked whether he had managed to ‘lock down’ a spot in Leonardo Jardim’s starting lineup.

– Well, I always try to help the team in any situation. As for being a starter or not, that’s up to the coach. I give my all in whatever position I’m picked to play. Whether I’m starting or coming off the bench, I’m always going to try to help the team. That’s always how I think –, said Samuel Lino.

Throughout the entire mid-year break, Samuel Lino has been able to perform different roles. Even though he is naturally a winger, the player delivered while playing in a more central role against Olimpia.

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Of Flamengo’s four goals against the Paraguayan side, Samuel Lino provided three assists. In this way, the forward switched into ‘playmaker mode’ and added another quality to the Rubro-Negro squad.

– We’ve been putting in good performances. Right at the start against Olimpia, it still took us a little while to get going. After we found our rhythm and the pieces clicked into place, we managed to score the goals. It’s a good test at the end of preseason for our second half of the year. I’m very happy to be able to help the team –, he added.

HOW DID FLAMENGO VS OLIMPIA GO DURING THE MID-SEASON BREAK?

In the Federal District, Flamengo played their final friendly of the mid-season break against Olimpia. While Samuel had three assists, Pedro, Lorran, Bruno Henrique, and Luiz Araújo scored Mengão’s goals.

HOW DID FLAMENGO’S MID-SEASON BREAK GO?

It is important to note that before the match against Olimpia, Flamengo began the mid-season break with activities at the Ninho do Urubu training center. After that, Rubro-Negro traveled to Portugal to continue training.

In Algarve, Flamengo played three friendlies. Their debut was against River Plate (ARG), ending in a 2-2 draw, while they beat Lausanne Sports (SUI) 2-0. Finally, Mengão beat Benfica (POR), 2-2.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

After the mid-season break, Flamengo return to the pitch this Wednesday (22) as the Brasileirão resumes. In short, Rubro-Negro face Chapecoense at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Condá. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the clash on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.