Flamengo mark Rodrigo Caio’s birthday as they face Internacional | OneFootball

Former defender turns 32 on the day of Flamengo's match for the Brasileirão

Assistant coach Rodrigo Caio may receive a victory from Flamengo as a birthday present. This is because the former defender turns 32 on Sunday (17), when the Most Beloved faces Internacional, in the 20th round of the Brasileirão, at Beira-Rio.

"Today is Rodrigo Caio's birthday! An example of leadership as an athlete, the assistant coach was a multi-champion with the Manto and deserves all the congratulations. Congratulations, Rodrigo," Flamengo's post highlighted to congratulate the birthday boy.

When did Rodrigo Caio arrive at Flamengo?

After a dull stint at Grêmio, Rodrigo Caio was left without a club and received an offer to return to Flamengo, but as an assistant coach. Thus, the former defender has been in the position since May 13 this year. Since then, the Red-Black has significantly improved their set pieces. There are 33 goals in 20 games, ten of them on set pieces.

How was the defender with the Sacred Mantle?

As a player, Rodrigo Caio was a multi-champion with Flamengo. He won the Libertadores, the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, the Brazilian Super Cup, and the Recopa Sudamericana for the club. He was announced by Flamengo in December 2018 and stayed on the team until December 2023.

Did he retire?

After taking on the role of assistant coach, Rodrigo Caio revealed that he had offers from other clubs to continue as a defender, but was not attracted to any project. The former player also said that he thinks about the possibility of becoming a coach in the future.

Rodrigo Caio on the sidelines?

Flamengo, with assistant coach Rodrigo Caio, takes the field at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday for the 20th round of the Brasileirão against Internacional. Premiere broadcasts via pay-per-view, and Coluna do Fla brings all the information in real-time, with coverage on the site, YouTube, and social networks, keeping the Red-Black fan well informed from start to finish.

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