Motivation despite the absences
The Juniors will be without some starters in the derby against Vasco, but they are confident of victory.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Overcoming obstacles will be the key word for Flamengo in this Saturday's match at 15 p.m. in Curicica against Vasco in the Rio Juniors Cup. The young Flamengo players will face their rival, who leads the competition with four points, and needs a win but is missing several players.
In addition to Galhardo, Saba, and Diego Maurício on the professional team, coach Paulo Henrique will be without Alex, who is injured, and João Vitor and Henrique, who are suspended. Luiz Antônio, who is on the Brazilian national team, will also be out.
But the problems haven't shaken the confidence of the young red-and-blacks. Full-back Alex guarantees he'll go to Curicica to cheer on his teammates and expresses great confidence in the strength and motivation of the squad.
"It's a game everyone wants to play, and whoever is on the field will certainly represent Flamengo well. It's our chance to close in on Vasco in the title race. We know the importance of a win, and the team will go after these three points," he said.
With the absences, the team's starting lineup for the match will be Marcelo Carné, João Felipe, China, Christianno and Jorbison; Jorginho, Maycon, Elivelton and Guilherme; Dieguinho and Dudu.
In addition to Galhardo, Saba, and Diego Maurício on the professional team, coach Paulo Henrique will be without Alex, who is injured, and João Vitor and Henrique, who are suspended. Luiz Antônio, who is on the Brazilian national team, will also be out.
But the problems haven't shaken the confidence of the young red-and-blacks. Full-back Alex guarantees he'll go to Curicica to cheer on his teammates and expresses great confidence in the strength and motivation of the squad.
"It's a game everyone wants to play, and whoever is on the field will certainly represent Flamengo well. It's our chance to close in on Vasco in the title race. We know the importance of a win, and the team will go after these three points," he said.
With the absences, the team's starting lineup for the match will be Marcelo Carné, João Felipe, China, Christianno and Jorbison; Jorginho, Maycon, Elivelton and Guilherme; Dieguinho and Dudu.