Filipe Luís hails Samuel Lino, says he can win games for Flamengo | OneFootball

Samuel Lino scored a stunning goal in Flamengo's draw with São Paulo

Flamengo drew 2-2 with São Paulo at Vila Belmiro, missing the chance to reclaim the lead in the Brasileirão. Despite the frustrating result, the match had a positive highlight: Samuel Lino scored a beautiful goal and showed signs of recovery, something highlighted by coach Filipe Luís after the match.

— It's very important that he starts feeling good again. With confidence, everyone knows the player's quality and how decisive he is when he has the ball. He can score, and I ask him to get into the area more, step into the area more, he knows how to score, finishes with both feet. Today I saw him much more vertical in this sense, he took more risks, which is something I want -, he said, before continuing:

— But mainly: he had good connections with Arrascaeta, Plata, and also Carrascal at some moments of the match. So, within the bad result, there is the positive aspect of this player's recovery -, he concluded in a press conference.

HOW WAS SAMUEL LINO'S GOAL?

The match was tied at 1-1 when Samuel Lino decided to make his mark. At 18 minutes into the second half, the forward took advantage of a precise cross from Emerson Royal from the right and struck it first-time. The shot was spot on, into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Rafael with no chance.

The stunning goal put Flamengo ahead and ignited the game at Vila Belmiro. With the goal, Samuel Lino showed confidence and justified the support he had been receiving from coach Filipe Luís, who had been demanding a more effective participation from the number 16 in the attack.

However, the red-and-black reaction was short-lived. Minutes later, Gonzalo Plata was sent off, complicating the team. With an extra player, São Paulo launched into the attack and soon equalized with Ferreirinha, frustrating what could have been an important victory in the fight for the Brazilian Championship leadership.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With Samuel Lino available, Flamengo returns to the field against Santos, this Sunday (09), at Maracanã. The match kicks off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube.

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