Confirmed by coach Ney Franco as a replacement for the suspended Juan in the match against São Paulo on Saturday at Mineirão Stadium, left-back Egídio couldn't hide his excitement about the opportunity he'll have on Saturday. After a stint with Paraná, Egídio is looking to establish himself with the red-and-black jersey.

"The opportunity is coming, and I need to work hard to deliver. I played in the Libertadores, I did well there in Paraná, and now I have to perform even better here at Flamengo," said the player. For the Flamengo coach, Egídio has everything it takes to replace Juan, one of the team's key players at the moment. "Juan is doing very well, but I trust Egídio. He's a player with good technique, stands out for his good crossing, and he also has potential with shots from outside the box. It's time for him to repeat here what he did at Paraná," ​​said Ney.