Adapted, Rodrigo Alvim already understands the red-black mystique
Left-back praises Flamengo's greatness and recognizes that there is nothing like it
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
The long locks, cultivated in the cold European climate, are no longer there. However, the changes in Rodrigo Alvim's life, aside from adapting to Rio de Janeiro, stop there. Versatility remains one of his main assets, and his dedication to training has also remained.
The player arrived at Flamengo at the beginning of this season and has been quietly introducing himself to the fans. Originally a left-back, Rodrigo Alvim has stood out for his agility in various positions. And Andrade's new all-star seems to have already grasped the Rubro-Negro's spirit of fighting spirit.
After coming on during last Wednesday's match (10.03) and scoring the last goal in the 3-1 victory over Caracas, Alvim really got to know what Flamengo is all about.
"The experience I'm having at Flamengo is more than special. It's the club with the biggest fan base in the world, it's the biggest club of my career, and I've never experienced anything like it. Flamengo is different. I've played for other clubs, I was a champion in Germany, but nothing compares to what I'm experiencing today," said the player.
Regarding the thrill of scoring his first goal for Flamengo, the left-back didn't hesitate: "It's incredible." However, when asked if he would have preferred to score inside the Maracanã, Rodrigo Alvim was surprised.
"It would be nice to score the first goal at home, but I don't know if it would have the same impact as it did here. We were struggling in the game, and after I scored, it eased our game a bit and even gave us a better goal difference. I need to enjoy these moments. I'm very happy, playing alongside renowned players from all over the world, and that makes me feel honored. I'll keep my feet on the ground and keep working to help Flamengo," said the left-back, explaining the goal.
"It was actually funny. I just wanted to hold onto the ball, pass the time. I led the marking to the sidelines, where I tried to backheel the ball so it would hit their defender and go out. It wouldn't go out and he thought I'd given up on the play. I ran after it, took the lead and headed towards the goal," concluded Alvim, the new wild card for the red-and-blacks.
"I train hard to be able to be used. No matter what role the teacher asks me to play, I will always be ready to carry out his orders in the best way possible."
The player arrived at Flamengo at the beginning of this season and has been quietly introducing himself to the fans. Originally a left-back, Rodrigo Alvim has stood out for his agility in various positions. And Andrade's new all-star seems to have already grasped the Rubro-Negro's spirit of fighting spirit.
After coming on during last Wednesday's match (10.03) and scoring the last goal in the 3-1 victory over Caracas, Alvim really got to know what Flamengo is all about.
"The experience I'm having at Flamengo is more than special. It's the club with the biggest fan base in the world, it's the biggest club of my career, and I've never experienced anything like it. Flamengo is different. I've played for other clubs, I was a champion in Germany, but nothing compares to what I'm experiencing today," said the player.
Regarding the thrill of scoring his first goal for Flamengo, the left-back didn't hesitate: "It's incredible." However, when asked if he would have preferred to score inside the Maracanã, Rodrigo Alvim was surprised.
"It would be nice to score the first goal at home, but I don't know if it would have the same impact as it did here. We were struggling in the game, and after I scored, it eased our game a bit and even gave us a better goal difference. I need to enjoy these moments. I'm very happy, playing alongside renowned players from all over the world, and that makes me feel honored. I'll keep my feet on the ground and keep working to help Flamengo," said the left-back, explaining the goal.
"It was actually funny. I just wanted to hold onto the ball, pass the time. I led the marking to the sidelines, where I tried to backheel the ball so it would hit their defender and go out. It wouldn't go out and he thought I'd given up on the play. I ran after it, took the lead and headed towards the goal," concluded Alvim, the new wild card for the red-and-blacks.
"I train hard to be able to be used. No matter what role the teacher asks me to play, I will always be ready to carry out his orders in the best way possible."