Attackers ready to rock the opponent's net
With Rogério's approval, Leandro Amaral and Val Baiano hope to form a powerful attacking duo at Fla
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
"Go, Flamengo, shake the opponent's net." The verses of "Rap do Centenário" (Centennial Rap), by MCs Junior and Leonardo, composed 15 years ago, in 1995, when the Rubro-Negro celebrated its 100th anniversary, serve to illustrate well what the fans want from Leandro Amaral and Val Baiano in this Saturday's match (August 14.08), at Maracanã. And they know it.
Making his debut in the red-and-black shirt after more than a year without playing in official matches due to injury, Leandro is aware of the pressure he will have on his football, but he also relies on the support of the fans in his first match for Flamengo.
"I know the fans are eager for these goals and that they see me as a player capable of helping. While this is pressure, it's also motivation. I arrived here and was treated very well by everyone, and I just want to give back. I'll do my best for the team, and of course, if I score, I'll be even happier," said the number 33.
Val Baiano is playing his fourth game as a Flamengo starter and has yet to find the net. According to him, with each passing minute, the striker becomes more eager to score. That's why he's highly motivated.
"I'm there to score goals, like I did last year for Barueri. I'm not 100% yet and I haven't had many chances to score. I know the fans expect a lot from me and the pressure is normal, but I also know that when the first one comes, everything will fall into place naturally," he said.
Teacher's approval – A mobile player and a finisher. This is the attacking duo every coach loves to have at their disposal. That's why Leandro Amaral and Val Baiano have Rogério Lourenço's backing to form an attack that will end Flamengo's three-match scoring drought.
"I believe this duo has everything it takes to succeed. Val is a finisher, good in the air, and a good shot, and Leandro is more technical, moves a lot, and also knows how to score goals. In my opinion, they complement each other and have a lot of potential," said the coach.
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Making his debut in the red-and-black shirt after more than a year without playing in official matches due to injury, Leandro is aware of the pressure he will have on his football, but he also relies on the support of the fans in his first match for Flamengo.
"I know the fans are eager for these goals and that they see me as a player capable of helping. While this is pressure, it's also motivation. I arrived here and was treated very well by everyone, and I just want to give back. I'll do my best for the team, and of course, if I score, I'll be even happier," said the number 33.
Val Baiano is playing his fourth game as a Flamengo starter and has yet to find the net. According to him, with each passing minute, the striker becomes more eager to score. That's why he's highly motivated.
"I'm there to score goals, like I did last year for Barueri. I'm not 100% yet and I haven't had many chances to score. I know the fans expect a lot from me and the pressure is normal, but I also know that when the first one comes, everything will fall into place naturally," he said.
Teacher's approval – A mobile player and a finisher. This is the attacking duo every coach loves to have at their disposal. That's why Leandro Amaral and Val Baiano have Rogério Lourenço's backing to form an attack that will end Flamengo's three-match scoring drought.
"I believe this duo has everything it takes to succeed. Val is a finisher, good in the air, and a good shot, and Leandro is more technical, moves a lot, and also knows how to score goals. In my opinion, they complement each other and have a lot of potential," said the coach.
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