One of the leaders of the current Flamengo squad, goalkeeper Bruno, declared this morning after finishing practice that coach Caio Júnior has the full support of the entire Flamengo squad. According to the goalkeeper, the criticism the coach has received in recent weeks is unfair.

"I think crucifying Caio is unfair. He does a great job here, but he doesn't get on the field. His work, his part, is very well done, I don't know why there's so much criticism. We have to thank him for what he did in this Brazilian Championship. If we're going to blame, it's everyone. Players, coach, staff, board. Maybe even the fans themselves. Until the game against Cruzeiro, we could have been champions. And now because the Libertadores is difficult, everything is wrong?"

Bruno praised Caio Júnior's attitude, who declined to give interviews after today's training session.

"Caio is keeping to himself. The best thing he can do now is stay quiet. Caio's biggest flaw is being too good."

Bruno said that Flamengo is a family and that mistakes and successes should be shared by everyone.

"When Caio is called stupid, we feel for him. When they try to find someone to blame, like they did with Jailton, we feel for him. We're a family. We spend more time here than at home. There's no point in crying over what happened. We need to think ahead and learn from the mistakes we've made."

Gávea's number 1 took advantage of the press conference to declare all his affection for the red-black team.

"We play for a club where when the fans sing, we get goosebumps on the field. It makes anyone with a passion get goosebumps. The fans make us fall more in love with the club every day. That's why I'm so happy to be here."