Lucas Paquetá seeks release from West Ham
The football director of Flemish, Jose Botoopened the game about the possible hiring of Lucas Paquetáfrom Westham, from England, and minimized the anticipation of the first team players’ return to activities after the holidays.
The statement was given in an interview with Sportv, after Flamengo’s victory over Vasco1-0, on Wednesday night (21), at Maracanã, for the Campeonato Carioca.
Boto reaffirmed Rubro-negro’s desire to have the midfielder, who was revealed in the club’s youth categories. However, he said that negotiation is not simple using a reference from games. “Flamengo wants to, he wants to come, but there is a third party in this negotiation. Westham doesn’t want to sell. It’s a very difficult negotiation, we’re going to be very patient. It’s not like Football Manager. But we’re going to try to sign him”.
José Boto praises Filipe Luís before the Libertadores final
The Portuguese director also spoke about the planning carried out by the club’s football department for the start of the season. He minimized the controversy over the athletes’ early return in an official match and gained support from coach Filipe Luís.
“The club understood that it was better. I have always understood what was best for the club since I arrived here. Bap and Boto too. It requires a lot of courage to make decisions at this level. We take risks. We always have to follow what is best for the club. Move forward”said Filipe Luís.
With a goal from Carrascal, the team secured their first victory in the competition and left the relegation zone. It was the Rubro-negro’s first match of the season. Furthermore, coach Filipe Luís promoted the debut of defender Vitão, who came from Internacional.
Carrascal guarantees Flamengo victory over Vasco
Tight schedule
After placing the under-20 team in the first three rounds, Rubro-negro was forced to select starters to try to leave the competition’s relegation zone. The current Libertadores champion’s delicate situation caught the attention of the international press. The decision to interrupt planning and prioritize the classic was made by the club’s president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, and generated controversy in the club’s football department.
After Fla-Flu on Sunday, the team is preparing for the start of the Brazilian Championship against São Paulo, next Wednesday (28), at Morumbis. Four days later, Flamengo faces Corinthians, in Brasília, in the Brazilian Super Cup final.
