Flamengo player hails Arrascaeta: "Playing with a star is easier" | OneFootball

Arrascaeta scored Flamengo's first goal in the victory against Juventude

Arrascaeta continues to be decisive for Flamengo and scored the first goal in the 2-0 victory over Juventude this Sunday (14), in Caxias do Sul. After the match, Emerson Royal, who scored the second goal, highlighted that playing with the Uruguayan midfielder is a privilege and makes the game easier.

— He is a player who needs no introduction. In any play, he can make a difference for us. Having an athlete of his quality is a privilege, and as I always say, playing with the good and the great players is a bit easier. He contributes a lot to the team, and I'm happy to work with a player like Arrascaeta —, emphasized Emerson Royal.

WAS ARRASCAETA DECISIVE FOR FLAMENGO?

Arrascaeta received a pass from Saúl Ñíguez at 32 minutes of the first half and opened the scoring for Flamengo against Juventude, away from home. With the goal scored this Sunday (14), the Uruguayan midfielder reached 13 goals in the Brazilian Championship, along with 10 assists.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING?

With Arrascaeta scoring the first goal, Emerson Royal scored the second and sealed the red-black victory over Juventude by 2-0. Thus, with the result, Flamengo reached 50 points and remains the isolated leader of the Brazilian Championship.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, with Arrascaeta available, Flamengo shifts focus and prepares for the Copa Libertadores. This is because the red-black team faces Estudiantes (ARG) on Thursday (18), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Thus, Coluna do Fla provides all the information.

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