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Danilo or Leo Pereira? Filipe Luís responds about what the new defender is missing to become a starter

Newcomer defender works the 90 minutes against Portuguese and highlights adaptation to the style of the current coach of the Mais Want

07 Fev 2025 | 10:38 |

last Wednesday (5), Flamengo thrashed the Portuguese 5-0, in a duel valid for Eighth round of the Carioca Championship. With a dominant performance, Red-Black's alternative team raised debates about the ideal lineup for the season. They won the opportunity in the match, the highlight was Danilo . The newly hired quarterback first started and remained on the field during the 90 minutes, taking an important step in his adaptation to the club. ; ">

After the match, coach Filipe Luís commented on Danilo's debut as a starter and reinforced confidence in the defender. The commander stressed that the player is still in the adaptation phase, but sees great potential to strengthen the defense. He was training separately at Juventus, but until December he played as a starter and had conditions. Luís.

Return to Brazil and special debut

Natural of Bicas, in Minas Gerais, Danilo Live A special night when playing his first full match for Mengão just in Uberlândia, near his hometown. The defender celebrated the ownership and talked about the thrill of returning to work in Brazil after more than a decade in Europe. B> The feeling is very proud. I had a taste in the Supercopa, but today it was really different. But I hope to improve every day ", said Danilo.

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