Flamengo will have a different lineup next Saturday (November 13.11) when they face Atlético Mineiro in Sete Lagoas. Coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo opted to put Diogo and Diego Maurício up front, giving the Flamengo attack more mobility. For the manager, who uses the Santos team he led to the Brazilian title in 2004 as an example, there is no need to always have a more fixed player inside the box.

"This whole reference thing is questionable. Of course, with Val, he's more stuck in the box, but the great teams in football have had attackers who move around. I won a championship with Santos with Deivid and Robinho, who weren't fixed. It's another one of those football maxims," ​​said Luxa, who stated that he will give chances to all who stand out, regardless of age or playing style.

"At Flamengo, there's room for everyone. I didn't put on a suit and tie right away. I worked hard to get where I am, as did the players, and the lineup is a matter of timing. We'll use Pet's experience, which is important. He's unlikely to play the full 90 minutes, but I think he's ready and will help us while he's on the field," he noted.

Young Negueba, who made his professional debut last weekend, should be an option for the second half, and was also praised by the coach.

"Negueba did well, he's finding his place, and he's part of the squad like the others. He'll have every chance, whether as a substitute or a starter," he added.

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