The red-black family
Toró praises the dedication and unity of the Flamengo team in the Libertadores
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Libertadores spirit. For midfielder Toró, this is crucial for good performance in the South American competition, and Flamengo demonstrated this in its opening match of the championship, Wednesday, against Universidad Católica. The player, who had to run twice as hard after Willians was sent off, praised the commitment of the rest of the team and also the family that has been formed in Gávea with this squad.
The midfielder, who previously played for Flamengo in the competition, believes that if the team maintains the same grit and determination as in their first Libertadores match, they can go far in the tournament. According to him, the Brazilian player can make a difference with his technical quality, but to do so, they need to match the determination of their South American opponents.
"The team's dedication has to be like that. We know that Brazilian players have great quality, and if they can match their desire, we'll come out ahead of our opponents. That was proven yesterday. We matched their spirit, and our quality stood out," he explained.
Toró also emphasized the importance of good relationships among the players. For the midfielder, Flamengo is turning this squad into one big family.
"At a time like this, there's no vanity. Everyone is rooting for each other; Flamengo is forming a family here, with a lot of respect and affection for each other. And it can't be any different. A group that wants to win has to be united to the point of rooting for each other," he said.
The attendance of 29 fans was considered slightly below expectations for Flamengo's debut in the Copa Santander Libertadores. However, Toró downplayed this factor. He said it's important to understand that ticket prices are high, the game was broadcast on television, during the post-Carnival period, and late at night during the week.
"Flamengo fans have already proven that they are always with us. Yesterday, it was work time, with some bad weather, so it's understandable. There's no point in complaining. Whenever we need them, they're there," he concluded.
The midfielder, who previously played for Flamengo in the competition, believes that if the team maintains the same grit and determination as in their first Libertadores match, they can go far in the tournament. According to him, the Brazilian player can make a difference with his technical quality, but to do so, they need to match the determination of their South American opponents.
"The team's dedication has to be like that. We know that Brazilian players have great quality, and if they can match their desire, we'll come out ahead of our opponents. That was proven yesterday. We matched their spirit, and our quality stood out," he explained.
Toró also emphasized the importance of good relationships among the players. For the midfielder, Flamengo is turning this squad into one big family.
"At a time like this, there's no vanity. Everyone is rooting for each other; Flamengo is forming a family here, with a lot of respect and affection for each other. And it can't be any different. A group that wants to win has to be united to the point of rooting for each other," he said.
The attendance of 29 fans was considered slightly below expectations for Flamengo's debut in the Copa Santander Libertadores. However, Toró downplayed this factor. He said it's important to understand that ticket prices are high, the game was broadcast on television, during the post-Carnival period, and late at night during the week.
"Flamengo fans have already proven that they are always with us. Yesterday, it was work time, with some bad weather, so it's understandable. There's no point in complaining. Whenever we need them, they're there," he concluded.