Angelim predicts Corinthians will attack from the start
The defender knows it will be difficult to contain the opponent's momentum, but he is betting on Flamengo's strength.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
With each passing day, anticipation for the match between Flamengo and Corinthians next Wednesday grows. The match is part of the round of 1 of the Copa Libertadores, and only one of the Brazilian giants will advance in the competition. Flamengo, who won the first leg of the series 0-XNUMX at Maracanã, has the advantage of a draw and is aware that it will be under intense pressure from the start.
Defender Ronaldo Angelim knows the difficulties of facing the Copa do Brasil champions in their stadium, but he is banking on the strength of the group that won the Brazilian Championship to come out on top.
"They know that a one-goal win is in our favor, so they'll want to go all out, especially playing at home. We know it's going to be tough, but we're capable of playing well and making the most of the advantage we gained here in Rio," he said.
Every detail in a decisive match can make all the difference. That's why the red-and-black players are closely monitoring Corinthians' lineup for Wednesday's match. Coach Mano Menezes's team may play with three forwards if they need a result.
"We're following their training sessions to see how the team will play so we don't get caught out. Corinthians has a lot of quality up front, and we have to at least repeat Wednesday's good performance to get a good result," he said.
Angelim also points to the work of marking his namesake, Ronaldo, from Corinthians. According to him, the São Paulo team's number 9 is a player who can't afford to be given space to play on Wednesday.
"Ronaldo is a unique player and very difficult to mark. When he received the ball freely, he was a threat. But we are prepared to try to neutralize the plays with him and with Corinthians' attack in general," he added.
Defender Ronaldo Angelim knows the difficulties of facing the Copa do Brasil champions in their stadium, but he is banking on the strength of the group that won the Brazilian Championship to come out on top.
"They know that a one-goal win is in our favor, so they'll want to go all out, especially playing at home. We know it's going to be tough, but we're capable of playing well and making the most of the advantage we gained here in Rio," he said.
Every detail in a decisive match can make all the difference. That's why the red-and-black players are closely monitoring Corinthians' lineup for Wednesday's match. Coach Mano Menezes's team may play with three forwards if they need a result.
"We're following their training sessions to see how the team will play so we don't get caught out. Corinthians has a lot of quality up front, and we have to at least repeat Wednesday's good performance to get a good result," he said.
Angelim also points to the work of marking his namesake, Ronaldo, from Corinthians. According to him, the São Paulo team's number 9 is a player who can't afford to be given space to play on Wednesday.
"Ronaldo is a unique player and very difficult to mark. When he received the ball freely, he was a threat. But we are prepared to try to neutralize the plays with him and with Corinthians' attack in general," he added.