Chupeta participates in Rock Bola and asks for support from the fans
The coach of the red-black basketball team hopes to have a full house for the NBB final against Brasília
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Paulo Chupeta was this Thursday's guest on the Rock Bola program. On the eve of the first game of the Novo Basquete Brasil finals, which will be held this Saturday at 16 p.m. at the HSBC Arena, the Flamengo coach spoke about the current situation of the Brazilian National Team, the difficulties the team has faced during the season, and, above all, about Universo/Brasília, Flamengo's opponent for the third consecutive time en route to their third championship.
Despite the numerous jokes from Tavares, Alexandre Araújo, Tony Platão, Lopes Maravilha, Vaguinho, and Bebê Monstro, Paulo Chupeta was serious when discussing Flamengo's opponent starting this Saturday. Aware that Flamengo needs an away win to become champion, the red-and-black coach acknowledges that a loss in the first game could ruin everything.
"Brasília is led by an excellent coach and has a great team, but we are focused and ready for this decision. We know that this first match in Rio de Janeiro is crucial to our ambitions. A victory here will put the pressure on the other side. That's why our fans have to invade the arena and support us for the entire 40 minutes of the match," said Chupeta.
Although he acknowledges that Lula Ferreira's team has a slight advantage in playing at home, the Flamengo coach praised the strength of his squad and guarantees that his team fears no opponent and is capable of winning anywhere.
"We know it's very difficult to beat Brasília at their home ground, but we have an experienced team, accustomed to important games, and we already achieved this feat last season. Especially because Flamengo has a huge fan base in Brasília and shares the Nilson Nelson gymnasium with the local fans."
Despite the numerous jokes from Tavares, Alexandre Araújo, Tony Platão, Lopes Maravilha, Vaguinho, and Bebê Monstro, Paulo Chupeta was serious when discussing Flamengo's opponent starting this Saturday. Aware that Flamengo needs an away win to become champion, the red-and-black coach acknowledges that a loss in the first game could ruin everything.
"Brasília is led by an excellent coach and has a great team, but we are focused and ready for this decision. We know that this first match in Rio de Janeiro is crucial to our ambitions. A victory here will put the pressure on the other side. That's why our fans have to invade the arena and support us for the entire 40 minutes of the match," said Chupeta.
Although he acknowledges that Lula Ferreira's team has a slight advantage in playing at home, the Flamengo coach praised the strength of his squad and guarantees that his team fears no opponent and is capable of winning anywhere.
"We know it's very difficult to beat Brasília at their home ground, but we have an experienced team, accustomed to important games, and we already achieved this feat last season. Especially because Flamengo has a huge fan base in Brasília and shares the Nilson Nelson gymnasium with the local fans."