Athletico-PR started ahead against Flamengo this Sunday (17), in the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship, in a move marked by an unusual mistake by goalkeeper Rossi. At Arena da Baixada, with the presence of Carlo Ancelotti in the stands before the next call-up for the World Cup, Furacão opened the scoring in the first half with Mendoza.
The striker took a risk from outside the area, in a shot considered defensible, but Rossi ended up accepting the shot after a slight deflection on the way. The Argentine goalkeeper tried to fit the ball, but saw the shot escape and die in the back of the net. See the bid:
GOALKEEPER ROSSI PQP CHICKEN
— out of context Brasileirão (@oocbrsao)
The error increases the pressure on the red-black number 1, who was already being targeted. In the elimination of Flamengo to Vitória, in the Copa do Brasil, in a decisive move. On that occasion, after a corner kick, the goalkeeper tried to clear the ball with a light touch, but ended up handing the ball over to Luan Cândido to score.
Despite his status as an absolute starter at Flamengo, Rossi was also left out of the pre-list of the Argentine team for the World Cup. Coach Lionel Scaloni opted for other names for the position, including Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli and Juan Musso.
