Lucas Paquetá backs Plata after controversy, “Flamengo idol” | OneFootball

Plata returned to the field for Flamengo this Sunday (05)

Flamengo beat Santos 3-1 this Sunday (05), in the 10th round of the Brasileirão. After a controversial week at the Rubro-Negro, Gonzalo Plata took the field and provided the assist for Lucas Paquetá’s goal. After the match, the midfielder was full of praise for the Ecuadorian.

— These are situations he handles with the board. I don’t really know exactly what happened, but Plata is a great player, a winner, an idol here at Flamengo, and we are always together -, he said, before adding:

— Of course, it’s not about turning a blind eye if there is a mistake. Just as I’ve been held accountable before, people push us to get the best out of each person. But he is an excellent player, we count on him a lot, and today he came on well, got an assist, and was part of Flamengo’s victory -, Paquetá concluded.

How did Plata perform against Santos?

Coach Leonardo Jardim brought on Plata in the 36th minute of the second half. Shortly after coming on, the Ecuadorian provided the assist for Lucas Paquetá’s goal, Flamengo’s third of the match. In addition, during the celebration, the midfielder asked the crowd to applaud the No. 19.

What is Gonzalo Plata’s situation at Flamengo?

Gonzalo Plata is going through a period of uncertainty at Flamengo. The forward has been unable to establish a consistent run under Leonardo Jardim and has also been involved in off-field situations that caused repercussions and upset directors and fans.

Even so, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, president of Mengo, said the club has no desire to part ways with Plata. “Plata is a Flamengo player, and we have no intention of negotiating him. His situation is discussed and handled by the football department. But we have no intention of negotiating him,” he said.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Paquetá and Plata available, Flamengo return to action on Wednesday (08) to make their debut in the Libertadores. At Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, in Peru, the Rubro-Negro will face Cusco (PER) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) in the first round of the continental competition.

As always, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Cusco through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, GE TV (YouTube), Globo (free-to-air TV), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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