While midfielder Rômulo is Rogério Lourenço's big surprise this Wednesday, the news in Flamengo's lineup a few games ago was different. Midfielder Michael, signed from Dynamo Kyiv in Ukraine, had also been underutilized by former coach Andrade, but he was given a chance against Friburguense, earned the then-coach's trust, and has remained in the Rubro-Negro's starting lineup ever since.

Soon, the number 25 will have another opportunity to shine in the Copa Libertadores. A competition that, incidentally, has been yielding positive results for the fan. He made his mark against Universidad de Chile and Caracas and hopes to repeat the feat against Corinthians.

"I'm very happy to have this opportunity. I think it's the result of the work I've been doing since I arrived. First, I improved my physical condition, then I played that game against Friburguense, and now I hope to be successful once again in this decisive match against Corinthians," he said.

The player also guarantees that he is rooting for the success of midfielder Rômulo, with whom he has trained many times in activities for players not selected for matches.

"I hope he does well. What happened to me could really be a good example. I wasn't being selected either, and when I had an opportunity, I took advantage of it and now I'm a starter for Flamengo, which has always been my goal," he added.

Michael Anderson da Silva is 27 years old and has already played six times for Flamengo this season, scoring two goals.