Bet on experience to qualify
With experienced players, Flamengo guarantees it doesn't feel pressure to win against Caracas
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Flamengo can't even imagine a result other than a victory in Wednesday's (April 21.04) match against Caracas at the Maracanã. The team from Gávea enters the field needing a positive result to stay alive in the Copa Libertadores. The pressure for a victory is high, and the players know it.
Experienced midfielder Maldonado is banking on the group's performance to secure three points and a place in the knockout stages of the competition.
"The group is experienced, and many players have been through even worse situations than this. On Wednesday, we have another decision, in the Libertadores, and we can't get discouraged," he said.
Aware that the fans are expecting a good result, the player guarantees that the team will not disappoint against the Venezuelans.
"We know the pressure on Flamengo. It's like this every day, and it always will be. On Wednesday, we have a chance to turn it all around. Let's go for that victory," he said.
Flamengo depends on a combination of results to qualify, but with a victory, the team has a good chance of advancing in the international competition.
Experienced midfielder Maldonado is banking on the group's performance to secure three points and a place in the knockout stages of the competition.
"The group is experienced, and many players have been through even worse situations than this. On Wednesday, we have another decision, in the Libertadores, and we can't get discouraged," he said.
Aware that the fans are expecting a good result, the player guarantees that the team will not disappoint against the Venezuelans.
"We know the pressure on Flamengo. It's like this every day, and it always will be. On Wednesday, we have a chance to turn it all around. Let's go for that victory," he said.
Flamengo depends on a combination of results to qualify, but with a victory, the team has a good chance of advancing in the international competition.