Paqueta: After taking everything, he can score a goal in his hometown, God really draws a line

Hupu September 5th This Thursday, midfielder Lucas Paqueta's career ushered in a special chapter: he returned to the Brazilian national team and scored a goal in the 3-0 victory over Chile at the Maracana Stadium. After the game, the West Ham player who came on as a substitute in the second half said that this fate was "dested" because of the opportunity to return to his hometown of Rio de Janeiro and where his career started Flamenco.

"Man, I feel like I feel a unique feeling today. Going back to my hometown of Maracana, I feel that it is all destined.

able to score goals, be able to come back to help the national team. After all the past two years and endure it, I feel so happy. Now, I can finally play a relaxing and pleasant football. I think God has really drawn a line in my life," he commented.

head coach Ancelotti stressed when calling out the West Ham midfielder that he hopes to get to know him better every day.

"He is a great 'man' and it's my honor to work with him. I want to do everything I can, hope to help, and I'm always ready to help," Paqueta added.