Captain gives peace of mind to newcomers
Having been at Fla for five years, Leo Moura explains that nervousness has no place in classics against Vasco
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Facing Vasco is nothing new for Flamengo right-back and captain Leonardo Moura. Having played for Gávea for five years, the number 2 has played against the rival in several matches and knows what a victory over the São Januário team means. That's why he's one of the key players for the Flamengo debutants in the Clássico dos Milhões this Sunday (August 01.08).
According to him, the conversation with Flamengo's newcomers, such as Jean, Borja, and Val Baiano, who will play their first match against Vasco at 18:30 PM at Maracanã, will only be about how calm they should be when they take the field. After all, they all arrived at the club already knowing the importance of this rivalry.
"The players who have arrived here already know the magnitude of the derby. It's up to us who have been here longer to just give them guidance to stay calm, because if you come in nervous and worried, you won't be able to perform," he said.
The red-black attacking duo in the match will be formed by the newly signed Val Baiano and Cristian Borja and will have the support of captain Leo Moura.
"It's important to have the reference to hold the ball and wait for the team to arrive. Let's hope they both play well," said the player, who will face former teammates this Sunday.
"Felipe and Zé Roberto have played with me before, but they're playing for Vasco and are now rivals. They'll want to show why they're playing for Vasco. We also worked well on set pieces today to avoid being caught out in the game," he added.
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According to him, the conversation with Flamengo's newcomers, such as Jean, Borja, and Val Baiano, who will play their first match against Vasco at 18:30 PM at Maracanã, will only be about how calm they should be when they take the field. After all, they all arrived at the club already knowing the importance of this rivalry.
"The players who have arrived here already know the magnitude of the derby. It's up to us who have been here longer to just give them guidance to stay calm, because if you come in nervous and worried, you won't be able to perform," he said.
The red-black attacking duo in the match will be formed by the newly signed Val Baiano and Cristian Borja and will have the support of captain Leo Moura.
"It's important to have the reference to hold the ball and wait for the team to arrive. Let's hope they both play well," said the player, who will face former teammates this Sunday.
"Felipe and Zé Roberto have played with me before, but they're playing for Vasco and are now rivals. They'll want to show why they're playing for Vasco. We also worked well on set pieces today to avoid being caught out in the game," he added.
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