De Arrascaeta talks about the decisive game against Peñarol
Shirt 14 gave a press conference in Montevideo this Tuesday (07)
By Communication - Flamengo - inThis Tuesday (07), Flamengo held its first training session in Montevideo, Uruguay. Before the activity led by coach Abel Braga, midfielder De Arrascaeta gave a press conference. The player spoke about his expectations for the decisive game in the Conmebol Libertadores.
"I think Peñarol will focus on the Libertadores. It's a qualifying game for both of them. The objective is the same as ours. We'll try to qualify and we'll do our job to come out with a win," said the number 14.
When asked about the opponent's stance, the midfielder was emphatic.
"I, personally as a Uruguayan, know how they're going to start the game. We have to go in focused, play our game and we're going to work towards that. "It's pressure for them, but it's also motivation. They'll try to get past the group stage after years of waiting. It's important for us; we have a qualified team, and we'll try to qualify in this big match," Arrascaeta emphasized.
Check out some topics from the press conference:
Flamengo's stance
"Our team will try to play our game, with the ball. We have fast and technical players, but we have to be careful with Peñarol's players. We'll know when to attack to secure the spot."
Cebolla Rodríguez
"Cebolla is a great guy, a good person. Tomorrow we'll go all out on the field, and so will he. Then, off the field, we'll be friends and life goes on."
Leandro's presence with the red-black delegation
"We had the pleasure of traveling with him on the plane. He's prestigious, he won the Libertadores here. We'll try to use the positive thinking of everyone here."
Celebration against Peñarol
"Definitely. I'm at Flamengo, I have to give my best for the team and the fans. If I score, I'll celebrate a lot. I'm a Peñarol fan, but let's leave that out of the equation."