LUIZ ARAÚJO ASSUMES DEPUTY LEADERSHIP IN THE BRASILEIRÃO'S ASSIST RANKING AND STANDS OUT AT FLAMENGO

Flamengo has been going through a period with several absences. However, Tite found one of the team's best players on the bench in the meantime: Luiz Araújo. The Mais Querido striker stood out in another match and reached the fourth goal in the Brasileirão in the victory against Atlético-MG.

In the period of absence, Luiz Araújo became a fundamental player, contributing with two goals and four assists in six games. Furthermore, the number 7 has stood out in other aspects, such as decisive passes, successful crosses and accurate dribbling.

VICE-LEADER IN ASSISTS

According to information from the statistics portal Sofascore , Luiz Araújo is second in assists and great chances created in Brasileirão 2024. In total, the Mais Querido striker has played 14 games in the competition, nine of which as a starter. In addition to the four assists, the number 7 has 17 decisive passes, 28% accuracy in crossing and 23 successful dribbles.

FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO

With the rout over Atlético- MG, Flamengo isolated itself at the top of the leaderboard, reaching 30 points. Furthermore, Mais Querido was able to count on Palmeiras' stumble against Grêmio and, thus, distanced itself by three points from second place.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATION

Thus, with Luiz Araújo available, Mais Querido focuses on the next clash. The squad continues preparing for the match against Cuiabá, next Saturday (6), at 8pm. The game will be held at Maracanã, for the 15th round of the Brasileirão.