Vanderlei Luxemburgo's "good" headaches
With almost all players available, the coach has many options to form the Fla team
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Correa, suspended, and Val Baiano, injured, are Flamengo's only absences for Sunday's derby at 18:30 PM at the Engenhão stadium against Vasco. Therefore, coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo will have almost everything he has at his disposal to select the Rubro-Negro for the match, which is considered crucial by everyone at the club. The options are so numerous and so homogeneous that it's expected the coach will have a "good headache" when selecting the team.
The first is in defense. David served a suspension against Internacional, but was well-placed by Ronaldo Angelim, who paired with the young Welinton, who is in excellent form. Now, the number 14 is available again and knows that the fight to regain a starting spot won't be easy. The coach still relies on the experienced Jean for the position.
"Everyone here has a lot of quality, and it will certainly be a good fight for this spot, where the only one who can win is Flamengo," said David.
In midfield, with Correa suspended and Willians returning, the number eight will likely have Maldonado as his partner in midfield. Toró is a wideout in the competition. For Maldo, this variety of options is important for the coach.
"We have a lot of people available, so he can change the team at any time: he can put in a player who will be useful for one game and another for another, depending on how he wants to form the team. That's very good. The whole group being available is essential in this final stretch," he observed.
The attack is also still undecided. The tendency is for the duo of Deivid and Diego Maurício to remain, but Diogo has recovered from his ankle injury and could also be used. For Diego Maurício, the important thing is for the team to perform at its best, regardless of who starts.
"Everyone wants to play, but whoever he chooses to start will do their best to help Flamengo and do good for the group," he concluded.
The first is in defense. David served a suspension against Internacional, but was well-placed by Ronaldo Angelim, who paired with the young Welinton, who is in excellent form. Now, the number 14 is available again and knows that the fight to regain a starting spot won't be easy. The coach still relies on the experienced Jean for the position.
"Everyone here has a lot of quality, and it will certainly be a good fight for this spot, where the only one who can win is Flamengo," said David.
In midfield, with Correa suspended and Willians returning, the number eight will likely have Maldonado as his partner in midfield. Toró is a wideout in the competition. For Maldo, this variety of options is important for the coach.
"We have a lot of people available, so he can change the team at any time: he can put in a player who will be useful for one game and another for another, depending on how he wants to form the team. That's very good. The whole group being available is essential in this final stretch," he observed.
The attack is also still undecided. The tendency is for the duo of Deivid and Diego Maurício to remain, but Diogo has recovered from his ankle injury and could also be used. For Diego Maurício, the important thing is for the team to perform at its best, regardless of who starts.
"Everyone wants to play, but whoever he chooses to start will do their best to help Flamengo and do good for the group," he concluded.
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