Danilo steps up and becomes key option for Flamengo’s Copa do Brasil run-in | OneFootball

Flamengo Continues Crucial Season Moment with Important Matches

The Flamengo is going through a crucial moment in the season, with the final stretch of games and the pursuit of titles. To keep the team in contention, the squad has played a fundamental role. Thus, reserve defender Danilo fulfilled his role when the coach called upon him in the matches against Palmeiras, Fortaleza, and Racing (ARG).

This is because Danilo had 26 defensive actions in Flamengo's last four games of the season. During this period, the defender made 18 clearances, both aerial and on the ground. Finally, the experienced defender also recorded nine ball recoveries.

WHAT IS DANILO'S SITUATION?

After the break for the FIFA Date, Danilo started playing more frequently for Flamengo. In the match against Palmeiras, the Brazilian National Team defender was called upon to replace the injured Léo Ortiz, who left in the first half.

Soon after, Danilo was a starter against Racing, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal, and against Fortaleza, in the Brasileirão. Finally, the player was called from the bench in the return match in Argentina to curb the offensives of the Avellaneda club.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, with Danilo available, Flamengo remains focused on the upcoming challenges of the season. This is because the red-black team faces Sport this Saturday (1st), at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship.

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