Midfielder Everton appeared this morning in Gávea, at the red-and-black squad's re-match. The player, who fractured his left foot in the victory over São Paulo, is not expected to return to the field until 2010, as the injury recovery time is six weeks. Everton said that the support of his teammates has been crucial in overcoming this difficult time.

"Now is the time to stay calm. This is the most difficult moment of my career, but the key is to be confident that I'll return as soon as possible. Toró came to tell me that it's really difficult at first, but it gets easier after that. The most difficult phase is now, because I can't do anything. But Toró and everyone at the Club have given me confidence, and I'm sure my recovery will be successful."

With a contract until the end of this year, Everton stated that he intends to continue with the red-black club in the coming seasons.

"I'm very calm and hope to renew my contract, which ends at the end of the year. Despite this issue, I had a very good year; I managed to establish myself as a starter, and I want to stay at Flamengo for a while longer."