Last Wednesday (1), Flamengo faced Amazonas in the Copa do Brasil, securing a tight 1-0 victory. Despite the team’s discreet performance, one player who stood out was Lorran, a young promise from the red youth teams. -black.
Lorran, just 17 years old, showed determination on the field, playing as a right winger and giving the opposing defense a headache. His performance caught the attention of coach Tite, who publicly praised his skills and asked the young player to be cautious.
— Lorran is big. Lorran is a football player. Lorran plays a lot. He will be aware, I am bringing this up publicly, but we are already working with management to get him to put his foot down. He is a great player — said Tite.
With 11 professional games, the fifth under Tite’s command, Lorran has demonstrated consistency and talent, earning space in Flamengo’s main team since his participation in the Libertadores U20 title.
Outside the pitch, Real Madrid’s interest in young Brazilian talents, such as Vinicius Junior, caught the attention of Flamengo fans. On social media, fans sent messages to the Merengue president, demonstrating their recognition of Lorran’s potential.
When will Flamengo’s next game be?
In May, Flamengo will face a schedule full of challenges, competing in three different tournaments. Under the command of coach Tite, the team will play matches in the Brazilian Championship, Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil. Check out Flamengo’s schedule for the month of May below: