Paquetá recalls missed penalty and jokes about Neymar at Flamengo

The midfielder discussed the Estudiantes shootout and an earlier encounter with Neymar.

A goalkeeper dives toward the ball as a Flamengo player watches.
Scene from Flamengo vs Estudiantes. Photo: André Durão.

Lucas Paquetá discussed his missed penalty in the shootout that sent Flamengo out of the Copa Libertadores against Estudiantes. Ge reported on November 7 that he had chosen his direction before the kick and also discussed his training.

He also recalled a collision with Neymar during Flamengo vs Santos and said they later spoke and embraced.

Asked about transfers, he joked about Neymar possibly joining Flamengo. The lighthearted remark was not confirmation of negotiations.

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