Diogo says he is calm and ready for the responsibility this Saturday.
The striker was reprimanded by coach Luxemburgo and sees the manager's words as a learning experience.
By From the official website team - in
To prove his worth, show that he is capable and finally win the trust of the Flamengo fans. That's what Diogo wants in this final stretch of the Brazilian Championship. A fast striker who has already shown a nose for goal, the number 43 will have another chance to start as a starter this Saturday (November 13.11th). He will start against Atlético Mineiro and can't wait for the match.
Diogo knows that a striker lives for goals and is motivated to find the back of the net again wearing the Flamengo jersey. Aware of the importance of this game, he knows that a single goal that helps Flamengo achieve a positive result in Sete Lagoas can make all the difference and give him even more confidence.
"I miss scoring goals. There's nothing better than scoring at a moment like this. We know it's a difficult game, both teams need the victory and the match will be risky for both. But the pressure doesn't matter. Atlético's fans are great, they will support the team, but we are calm," said the player, who took the opportunity to downplay the demands of coach Luxemburgo.
"It's valid and it's good. Since I was little, I've heard that as long as the teacher talks to you, it's good. As long as he demands something, it means he sees potential, he motivates you," he explained.
Diogo also believes that the fact that the coach worked at Atlético Mineiro can indeed help Flamengo in some way. Just like the midfielder Correa, a former player for Atlético Mineiro.
"It's good that Vanderlei knows their team, Correa can also pass on some information, so we have to take advantage of that. The coach wasn't doing well there, he came here, improved our team, and he'll be able to show that he can do a good job in this game," he concluded.
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Diogo knows that a striker lives for goals and is motivated to find the back of the net again wearing the Flamengo jersey. Aware of the importance of this game, he knows that a single goal that helps Flamengo achieve a positive result in Sete Lagoas can make all the difference and give him even more confidence.
"I miss scoring goals. There's nothing better than scoring at a moment like this. We know it's a difficult game, both teams need the victory and the match will be risky for both. But the pressure doesn't matter. Atlético's fans are great, they will support the team, but we are calm," said the player, who took the opportunity to downplay the demands of coach Luxemburgo.
"It's valid and it's good. Since I was little, I've heard that as long as the teacher talks to you, it's good. As long as he demands something, it means he sees potential, he motivates you," he explained.
Diogo also believes that the fact that the coach worked at Atlético Mineiro can indeed help Flamengo in some way. Just like the midfielder Correa, a former player for Atlético Mineiro.
"It's good that Vanderlei knows their team, Correa can also pass on some information, so we have to take advantage of that. The coach wasn't doing well there, he came here, improved our team, and he'll be able to show that he can do a good job in this game," he concluded.
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