"How do you rate Fabrício's first matches for Flamengo's starting team?" This was the question in the poll on the club's official website last week. And the response was more than positive for the Flamengo defender. Among the three options, the one chosen by the vast majority of internet users was "Great. I always knew he had the potential to take over the position," with 60% of the votes.

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Already, 38% of fans said the player's performances were "Good, but I think it's too early to consider him a regular starter." Only 2% aren't yet fully convinced, responding, "I didn't like it. He's not mature yet." When the official website team announced the poll results, Fabrício was pleased with the recognition and thanked the fans.

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"It's great to have this recognition, especially for someone who grew up here and is now getting a run of games. Knowing that I'm pleasing everyone is great, I'm very happy and I thank the fans for being by my side," he said.

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Next Sunday, Fabrício is confirmed, once again, as the starting player for the red-and-black team. With him on the field, the team has conceded only two goals in the last five games. Despite this, coach Andrade believes the defense can still improve.

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"We've achieved a balance, but we can still improve. The players are aware of what needs to be corrected, and we'll work on that to avoid making mistakes in decisive moments," he explained.

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The Flamengo defender hopes, with each match, to continue proving to the coach that he can be a starter for Flamengo.

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"I'm working hard and having a good run, and knowing that I'm doing well is great. It's extra fuel for me to keep working to maintain the same average as in recent games," he concluded.