Increased attention also in defense
Against Caracas, as important as scoring a lot of goals is not conceding goals.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Everyone already knows that Flamengo needs to score a lot of goals against Caracas, but the players in the Flamengo defense also emphasize the importance of not conceding in this Wednesday's match at Maracanã. After all, goal difference is what will make the difference. That's why coach Andrade's team is also focusing on defense.
Midfielder Willians believes the team cannot afford to make any mistakes in this match, which could see the team from Gávea qualify for the next stage of the Copa Libertadores.
"For us to attack well and score goals, it's also important not to concede. We're working hard to avoid repeating some mistakes. We'll see what Andrade asks of us and try to do it as best we can," said the number 8.
Toró, who won't start due to the club's need to score a lot of goals, agrees with his teammate. According to him, his ability to play in midfield will also be crucial.
"Before scoring a goal, we also have to worry about not conceding one. The team has to mark well, behave well, and be able to neutralize their own team's attacks as well. Goal difference isn't just about scoring, but also about not conceding," he added.
Leo Moura confirmed - Right-back Leonardo Moura didn't train with his teammates on Tuesday, but he will be in the game. The number 2 chose not to participate in the practice match to avoid any risk of being left out of the match.
"I'm calm, I'm going to the game. I preferred to stay out, because I wouldn't contribute anything to the practice match and there would still be a risk of feeling something. I chose to do some work in the gym, but I'm ready for the game and I hope to help the team get the victory," he explained.
Midfielder Willians believes the team cannot afford to make any mistakes in this match, which could see the team from Gávea qualify for the next stage of the Copa Libertadores.
"For us to attack well and score goals, it's also important not to concede. We're working hard to avoid repeating some mistakes. We'll see what Andrade asks of us and try to do it as best we can," said the number 8.
Toró, who won't start due to the club's need to score a lot of goals, agrees with his teammate. According to him, his ability to play in midfield will also be crucial.
"Before scoring a goal, we also have to worry about not conceding one. The team has to mark well, behave well, and be able to neutralize their own team's attacks as well. Goal difference isn't just about scoring, but also about not conceding," he added.
Leo Moura confirmed - Right-back Leonardo Moura didn't train with his teammates on Tuesday, but he will be in the game. The number 2 chose not to participate in the practice match to avoid any risk of being left out of the match.
"I'm calm, I'm going to the game. I preferred to stay out, because I wouldn't contribute anything to the practice match and there would still be a risk of feeling something. I chose to do some work in the gym, but I'm ready for the game and I hope to help the team get the victory," he explained.