Praise for Zico, but focus on Palmeiras
Rubro-Negros approve the arrival of the idol, however, they are already thinking about Wednesday's game
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
With Zico as coach and Maldonado on the field, Fenerbahçe achieved great things two seasons ago: they won the national championship and reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Therefore, the Chilean has made no secret of his desire to renew the partnership with "Galinho," which will be possible soon, as Zico will be introduced this Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Gávea as the new executive director of the club's football club.
Despite this, Maldonado guarantees that the team's focus is on Wednesday night, when Fla faces Palmeiras, in São Paulo.
"We only heard the news. Yesterday I saw on the internet that he was going to work at Flamengo, but today we hardly touched on the subject, even because of other aspects of the game we have, which is fundamental. But he is certainly a very important man for the club and everything he brings will be good for everyone. Things have everything to improve and work out. Whatever he needs, we will do," explained the Chilean, who also recalled Zico's attitude as a coach.
"Zico was very calm as a coach, with a style similar to Andrade's. He listens a lot and says little, putting the group at ease. He always treats everyone well. He's definitely a very important name here and will be very useful," he added.
Midfielder Fernando is another who believes that Zico can bring many benefits to Flamengo, but he also believes that the pressure could end up becoming greater with the arrival of Galinho.
"It increases the respect. He's an idol of Flamengo and Brazilian football, a winner. The pressure on the fans increases too, since he's won so many titles here. This year we've already wasted two opportunities," observed the player, who returns to the starting lineup after serving a suspension against Grêmio.
Despite this, Maldonado guarantees that the team's focus is on Wednesday night, when Fla faces Palmeiras, in São Paulo.
"We only heard the news. Yesterday I saw on the internet that he was going to work at Flamengo, but today we hardly touched on the subject, even because of other aspects of the game we have, which is fundamental. But he is certainly a very important man for the club and everything he brings will be good for everyone. Things have everything to improve and work out. Whatever he needs, we will do," explained the Chilean, who also recalled Zico's attitude as a coach.
"Zico was very calm as a coach, with a style similar to Andrade's. He listens a lot and says little, putting the group at ease. He always treats everyone well. He's definitely a very important name here and will be very useful," he added.
Midfielder Fernando is another who believes that Zico can bring many benefits to Flamengo, but he also believes that the pressure could end up becoming greater with the arrival of Galinho.
"It increases the respect. He's an idol of Flamengo and Brazilian football, a winner. The pressure on the fans increases too, since he's won so many titles here. This year we've already wasted two opportunities," observed the player, who returns to the starting lineup after serving a suspension against Grêmio.