Paquetá’s best role at Flamengo: Filipe Luís reveals his pick | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá played three roles against Botafogo

Lucas Paquetá was a ‘joker’ in Flamengo’s victory over Botafogo. The new signing started as a defensive midfielder, switched to right midfielder in the second half, and finished the match as a ‘false 9’. When asked where the academy product will play, coach Filipe Luís said he wants the number 20 as close to the box as possible.

— The goal is important for the team. Paquetá does everything for the team. Of course, we want to get the best out of each player, but we always want what’s best for Flamengo. Paquetá played a solid game, valued the role he played on the pitch, was rewarded with a goal, and then at the end appeared in the box to finish. But above all, his defensive work was very focused. I’m very happy with his performance. He will still improve, I have no doubt. He will flow better, and the team will grow — said Filipe Luís, who added:

— Paquetá is an option for the attack. He played as a 9 at Lyon. I watched almost every game of Paquetá’s career. I really enjoy watching him play. I like to watch the players’ games to see how comfortable they felt. I prefer him as close as possible to the box, because I know his ability to show up and score goals. He’s such a complete player that he can play in any position. He will always help us a lot —, added the coach.

SO, HOW DID LUCAS PAQUETÁ PLAY?

Just like against Sampaio Corrêa, Paquetá shone as a defensive midfielder. Right at the start, the midfielder almost scored with a header and, seconds later, took advantage of an assist from Bruno Henrique to open the scoring. Later, after Samuel Lino left the field in the 15th minute of the second half, the number 20 changed roles.

Plata became the ‘false 9’, and Paquetá played on the right. Soon after, the Ecuadorian left the field, so the academy product from Ninho do Urubu played the final minutes as the most advanced man. With little time left in the derby, the midfielder left the field for Léo Pereira to come on and help hold the score.

WHEN DOES LUCAS PAQUETÁ PLAY AGAIN, AFTER ALL?

With Paquetá available for three roles, Flamengo will take the field this Thursday (19th), against Lanús (ARG), for the Recopa Sudamericana. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estadio Ciudad de Lanús, in Argentina.

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