Samuel Lino’s message after Brazil start: "I want to show that..." | OneFootball

Samuel Lino arrived at Flamengo in early August

Striker for Flamengo, Samuel Lino is close to realizing one of his career dreams. This is because the player is expected to start in the Brazilian National Team's match against Bolivia, this Tuesday (09), for the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Thus, the athlete commented on the expectation of entering the field wearing the 'Amarelinha'.

— No, I didn't imagine. Since I came back a month ago. It was a very intense month. I didn't expect to be here for the first time so quickly, but I'm happy, I'm happy to have been rewarded for my work. I'm entering with a lot of tranquility, just thinking about enjoying and savoring this moment. It was just a goal I had and now here is the realization for me -, he said, before concluding:

— I want to show 100% of myself, of my ability and show that I am here to help. Try to commit and help my teammates as much as possible. Quality, these things will appear later, but I want to show that I am committed and very happy with the opportunity to be here -, concluded Samuel Lino, in an interview with CBF.

How much did Flamengo invest to sign the striker?

It is worth mentioning that Samuel Lino was the most expensive signing in the history of Flamengo. After all, the Most Beloved invested 22 million euros (R$ 139 million) plus bonuses to take the player from Spanish football. Thus, with the Sacred Mantle, the striker has nine games, with two goals and four assists.

Will Samuel Lino make his debut for the Brazilian National Team?

After not leaving the bench in the Brazilian National Team's victory over Chile, Samuel Lino trained among the starters and is expected to debut this Tuesday (09), against Bolivia, at the altitude of El Alto, which is above 4,000 meters. The ball rolls from 8:30 pm (Brasília time). Thus, as usual, the Coluna do Fla will bring all the news about the match.

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