Striker fired up for Brazil v Chile at Maracanã: "It’s Mengão’s home" | OneFootball

Which Brazilian National Team striker said this?

Brazil will host Chile at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (04), at Maracanã, for the penultimate round of the Qualifiers. Before the match, Samuel Lino, called up by the ‘Amarelinha’ for this FIFA Date, was excited about the opportunity and made it clear that the ‘Sacred Temple’ is the home of Flamengo.

— It is very special to play for the Brazilian National Team at Maracanã. To play for the Brazilian people in a stadium that is historic. It is the home of Mengão. Playing in front of the Brazilian nation is about enjoying the moment and the opportunity in the last time Brazil will play in Brazil before the World Cup. So, it is a very special moment –, declared Samuel Lino in an interview with ‘CBF TV’.

HAS SAMUEL LINO ALREADY PLAYED AT MARACANÃ FOR FLAMENGO?

One of Flamengo’s reinforcements in this transfer window, Samuel Lino has played several times this season at Maracanã. In total, the striker has played five times at the stadium, where he has already scored two goals and provided four assists.

WILL SAMUEL LINO START IN THE BRAZIL VS CHILE MATCH?

Samuel Lino was called up ‘at the last minute’ for the Brazilian National Team after Matheus Cunha got injured. However, even after taking part in all the preparations leading up to the ‘Amarelinha’s’ clash with Chile, the tendency is for the Flamengo striker to start as an option on the bench.

SEE BRAZIL’S PROBABLE LINEUP

Alisson, Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Raphinha, Estêvão, João Pedro and Gabriel Martinelli.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S NEXT MATCH?

With Samuel Lino available, Brazil faces Chile this Thursday (04), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings behind-the-scenes coverage of the match through the website, YouTube, and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (open channel) and SporTV (cable) will broadcast the match, valid for the penultimate round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

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