Rossi explains late Flamengo v Bragantino row: “An elbow to…” | OneFootball

In the ninth round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo lost 3-0 to Red Bull Bragantino

Flamengo’s 3-0 loss to Bragantino ended in confusion. That’s because De La Cruz and Vinicinho were in a verbal argument, but Rossi saw a physical assault by the opposing assistant coach. The general commotion, however, did not result in any punishments.

— He didn’t try, he did hit De La Cruz with an elbow, and that’s why I reacted. I’m not someone who reacts, but when it’s necessary, you have to stand up for your teammates — said the Flamengo goalkeeper after Thursday’s match (02).

How did the fight start?

While De La Cruz and Vinicinho argue, assistant coach Anderson Marques steps in and starts slapping the Flamengo player, who pulls away. However, the assistant gets angry and strikes the Uruguayan in the face.

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Anderson grabs Vinicinho as if protecting the player. Then Rossi comes to his teammate’s defense and goes to confront the Bragantino staff member. From that point on, the conflict breaks out at the entrance to the tunnel leading off the pitch. The referee, however, did nothing.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

After the defeat, Flamengo faces Santos on Sunday (05) starting at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time). The ball will roll at the Maracanã, for the tenth round of the Brazilian Championship. Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage.

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