In his short time at Flamengo, striker Emerson has already earned the affection of the fans and the respect of the entire coaching staff and players. Always displaying a lot of personality and sincerity, the number 11 admits he didn't expect to have the chance to become a champion so quickly.

"It's always important for a player to have the chance to play in a final. I don't know if I'll start or be on the bench, but it's already a great joy to be here. Even more so with this chance to lift a trophy on Sunday. Professionally and personally, this is great. I think about it all the time, about this chance to be a champion. It's a new feeling, because I've only just arrived and it feels like I've been here forever."

Named as a starter in Tuesday's tactical training session, the striker is hoping for a spot in the starting 11.

"Flamengo's squad is very strong. Just being here is motivation. Cuca praised me, and that makes me even more excited for the decisive match. You can't skip steps; some players have been here longer, like Josiel, who's fighting to be top scorer, and Obina, who's returning. The important thing is to stay focused, and if Cuca thinks I should play, I have to be ready, because it's a decisive match."