Arrascaeta opens up on odd treatment from Zico, Flamengo icon | OneFootball

What did Arrascaeta say about his relationship with Zico, Flamengo’s idol?

Arrascaeta is one of the great players in Flamengo’s history, just like Zico. The midfielder even revealed what his relationship with the former player is like and said that he treats the eternal red-and-black idol like a grandfather.

— I treat Zico like a grandfather. He’s someone I like a lot. Not only because of what he was on the field, but also because of the person he is with us, with the family, with everyone who lives with him. He’s a guy who is highly respected worldwide, internationally — he said, before concluding:

— Everyone has a great deal of respect for him. I have to keep working, I have to keep winning. Hopefully (to be recognized like Zico). Hopefully we can keep performing at this level, achieving many important things. Only those who win are remembered in a positive way — he said in an interview with Transfermarkt.

Does Arrascaeta wear Zico’s legendary number 10 shirt at Flamengo?

Yes! Arrascaeta put the number 14 shirt aside and took over Flamengo’s number 10. The midfielder has already made history with both shirts, placing himself among the greatest idols in the history of the Most Beloved.

Is Arrascaeta available for Flamengo’s next match?

With Arrascaeta, Flamengo face Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (29) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in Argentina, in the third round of the Libertadores group stage. The match will be broadcast live on Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV, and on Paramount+, via streaming.

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