The 17-year-old attacking midfielder and jewel of the Rubro-Negro base travels with the group for the clash against Athletico Paranaense in Espírito Santos
O Flamengo may have something new for the confrontation against Athletico Paranaense in Cariacicaat the Holy Spiritthis Wednesday, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian championship. Lorrana jewel of the Rio club who is only 17 years old, was listed and could get his first chance with the coach Jorge Sampaoli.
Even very young, Lorran has already made his professional debut for the club, in From Rio this year. Under the command of the Portuguese Victor Pereirathe attacking midfielder played four games and scored one goal, in a 1-1 draw against Banguwhen he became the youngest player in history to score for the team, aged 16 years, 6 months and 20 days.
However, the young man ended up losing space and returned to the base, where he was divided between the under-17 and under-20 teams. Lorran It was even mentioned once a Sampaoliin the confrontation against the Cuiabábut he wasn’t even on the bench in the 3-0 defeat. The coach was criticized for taking two goalkeepers and three defenders to the bench and leaving the midfielder out.
Now, the player returns with more morale. In addition to being South American champion with the under-17 team, he was a highlight of the Flamengo in the Brazilian under-20 title and was called up for the professional training game against Zinza FC. In fact, it was tested alongside Gabigol in the starting attack, since Bruno Henrique is out due to a third yellow card, leaving the young player hoping to get some minutes in the next match.
Source: sportbuzz
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