You did it wrong! Arrascaeta responds only to the Uruguayan press in a mixed zone after Peñarol x Flamengo

Holder of Flamengo this Thursday (26), in the goalless draw against Peñarol (URU), which resulted in the elimination of the red-black team in the Copa Libertadores, Arrascaeta drew attention in the mixed zone . This is because the number 14 gave interviews only to Uruguayan journalists.

After the match at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, the Flamengo squad, together with the red and black board, passed through the mixed zone. However, despite the appeal of the Coluna do Fla team, Arrascaeta avoided the Brazilian press. The Uruguayan midfielder only spoke to Uruguayan journalists and left the space quickly.

Landim also did not speak to the press

Apart from Arrascaeta, the president of Flamengo, Rodolfo Landim, also avoided interviews with the press present in the mixed zone. Mais Querido's representative went straight to the bus that was outside the stadium. The professionals' decision generated criticism from the Nation on social media.

The departure of number 14

Arrascaeta was Flamengo's starter and played the 90 minutes against Peñarol. However, the player could do little. In the match, the midfielder didn't create any chances, finished twice and had just one defensive action. After the duel, the Uruguayan was criticized by Zinho during the 'ESPN' broadcast.

“De La Cruz and Arrascaeta didn't play today. They ran, they dedicated themselves, but I'm talking about technical quality”, said Zinho, shortly after the end of the match in Montevideo. In addition to the number 14, the former Mais Querido player criticized Nicolás de la Cruz and coach Tite.

Next appointment

With Arrascaeta available, the Flamengo now focuses again on the Brazilian Championship. The Rio team faces Athletico-PR on Sunday (29), at 8 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a game valid for the 28th round of the national tournament.