Love and hate: Flamengo reunite with Grêmio’s Cuéllar after 2019 exit | OneFootball

Cuéllar, who was a fan favorite at Flamengo, left the club in the middle of the 2019 Libertadores

There's an extra 'spice' in the match between Flamengo and Grêmio this Sunday (31). This is because Grêmio player Gustavo Cuéllar will face his former club after making controversial statements about the circumstances of his departure in 2019. The match is part of the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

The player, who once had the affection of the Red-Black Nation, stated on Thursday (21) that Flamengo used him, as he was sidelined by the club's management and then forced to play. Cuéllar added in an interview with Duda Garbi's podcast that he felt like a whore in the hands of the Rio club.

What happened?

In 2019, however, the player professed his love for Flamengo when he transferred to Al-Hilal (SAU) and added that he was leaving only for personal reasons. “I developed a love for this club, I leave friends here and people who were directly involved in my life. I hope to return someday,” Cuéllar stated in a farewell video to Flamengo.

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Has Cuéllar faced Flamengo before?

Before the match between Flamengo and Grêmio on Sunday, Cuéllar has already crossed paths with his former club twice, both times with Al-Hilal. In the first encounter, the Red-Black emerged victorious, and in the second, the Saudis had the upper hand. Therefore, the 22nd round of the Brasileirão could break the tie in the record.

What time is Flamengo vs Grêmio?

With Cuéllar likely to be present, Flamengo faces Grêmio in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match kicks off at 4 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, with the advantage in the contest between the club and the former player at stake.

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