After the statement, the expectation
Lomba gained the fans' trust in 2010, but still doesn't know his future for 2011.
By From the official website team - in
When Marcelo Lomba took over as Flamengo's starting goalkeeper, all eyes at Gávea were on him. And what did he do? He continued working calmly, debuting with a 1-0 victory over Botafogo in the first round of the Brazilian Championship after the World Cup. He subsequently earned the honor of being the goalkeeper with the fewest goals conceded in the first half of the season. Now that he's overcome the doubts and established himself, he's living with anticipation.
Humble, he doesn't plan on starting in 2011 and prefers not to talk about winning the number 1 jersey. Still unsure of his future, he's grateful for the opportunities and, obviously, dreams of an even better season next year.
"I'm a Flamengo employee and I'm here to always give my best. I'm not the one who will be chosen as a starter next year. I can't guarantee that, but I can say that I've prepared a lot for this moment I'm experiencing today and I believe I'm doing a good job. I haven't been questioned or criticized by anyone here. On the contrary, I've always received a lot of support from everyone. I hope 2011 will be a great year. I'll go all in," said the goalkeeper, who acknowledges that his life has changed significantly with his starting position.
"I took over in the midst of a whirlwind, under a lot of pressure, and that changed a lot. I wasn't recognized on the street, but today people see me on the street, ask for photos... I really appreciate this affection, after all, I'm a product of the family and I value all of that," he said.
The goalkeeper also took the opportunity to comment on what he's learned from competing in the Brazilian Championship. He also noted that the opportunity to work with Vanderlei Luxembugo has been excellent.
"The only time I felt challenged was in my footwork. I worked hard, tried to improve in this area, and I've been training other fundamentals as well. The experience you gain from matches already makes you improve. I've faced great teams and great strikers. Plus, I learn a lesson every day from Vanderlei. What I learned from him I even take into my personal life," he concluded.
Humble, he doesn't plan on starting in 2011 and prefers not to talk about winning the number 1 jersey. Still unsure of his future, he's grateful for the opportunities and, obviously, dreams of an even better season next year.
"I'm a Flamengo employee and I'm here to always give my best. I'm not the one who will be chosen as a starter next year. I can't guarantee that, but I can say that I've prepared a lot for this moment I'm experiencing today and I believe I'm doing a good job. I haven't been questioned or criticized by anyone here. On the contrary, I've always received a lot of support from everyone. I hope 2011 will be a great year. I'll go all in," said the goalkeeper, who acknowledges that his life has changed significantly with his starting position.
"I took over in the midst of a whirlwind, under a lot of pressure, and that changed a lot. I wasn't recognized on the street, but today people see me on the street, ask for photos... I really appreciate this affection, after all, I'm a product of the family and I value all of that," he said.
The goalkeeper also took the opportunity to comment on what he's learned from competing in the Brazilian Championship. He also noted that the opportunity to work with Vanderlei Luxembugo has been excellent.
"The only time I felt challenged was in my footwork. I worked hard, tried to improve in this area, and I've been training other fundamentals as well. The experience you gain from matches already makes you improve. I've faced great teams and great strikers. Plus, I learn a lesson every day from Vanderlei. What I learned from him I even take into my personal life," he concluded.
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