Samuel Lino blames Maracanã pitch for substitution frustration in Flamengo win

Flamengo forward Samuel Lino said his angry reaction to being substituted during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Mirassol was due to the poor condition of the Maracanã pitch, not frustration with the coach or teammates. Lino explained he gestured to coach Leonardo Jardim that the field was hindering plays, stating he wants a better pitch to perform well. Jardim confirmed the player was irritated with the pitch and joked about Lino not greeting him, adding Lino respects team decisions. The Maracanã's pitch quality has been a topic of debate in recent weeks, with the player acknowledging the situation is beyond his control.