After hitting the ten-goal mark this season, Lucas Paquetá plans to double that number and emphasizes his tactical importance in Flamengo’s squad under Leonardo Jardim.
Midfielder Lucas Paquetá is currently making a strong statement at Flamengo. After finding the back of the net in the 2-0 victory over Mirassol, the player reached the ten-goal mark in 2026 and has already set an ambitious challenge for the rest of the year: to reach 20 goals. This goal gains even more significance given that the athlete is frequently playing in a deeper midfield role.
In an interview in the mixed zone, Paquetá celebrated not only the numbers but also his physical recovery. After facing a period sidelined due to an injury sustained at the World Cup, the midfielder celebrated his ability to play for 90 minutes again, showing that he is fully available to the coaching staff for the challenges of the final stretch of the season.
Versatility as an Asset for Mengão
Although he emerged as a classic attacking midfielder, Lucas Paquetá has been excelling in Leonardo Jardim‘s system by playing roles as a defensive midfielder. The Portuguese coach, moreover, made a point of praising the player’s tactical intelligence, highlighting that his versatility makes him a distinct player in the *rubro-negro* squad.
“Your transfer was expensive because you play in more than one or two positions. Therefore, you are worth more than those who only play in one,” stated Jardim in a recent press conference, reinforcing the importance of the player for the team’s balance.
Focus on the Brazilian Serie A
With 10 goals scored in 31 matches played, Paquetá maintains his focus on consistency in the Brazilian Serie A. The next opportunity to increase these numbers will be this Sunday (06), when Flamengo faces Remo at Mangueirão stadium, in Belém, for the 26th round of the national competition.
The match is seen as crucial for the Rubro-Negro to consolidate its position in the standings. With confidence high and the goal of doubling his offensive production, Paquetá is solidifying his position as one of the key players in the club’s pursuit of its season objectives. To follow all the developments of this journey, stay tuned for updates from the M360 Team.
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