It's virtually unanimous in the world of soccer that, in a group, it's always important to have not just experienced players or just talented youngsters, but rather a mix of both. This way, the youngsters aren't under as much pressure, and the more experienced players can pass on their knowledge to the youngsters and have someone to rely on in times of need. Flamengo is no different.

With a group that mixes youth academy players and players with a long history of playing for the club, as well as quality reinforcements, the red-blacks are confident of a second half of the season with good results in the Brazilian Championship.

"This group has a very good mix of players with many titles, experienced and experienced, and also young players who are just coming up and looking for a place. I believe this mix is ​​important, because every day of work, everyone is striving and giving their best in the way they can. We are looking for our chances, and they are giving us advice and giving us confidence and peace of mind to work," said Diego Maurício, 19, the starting attacker for the red-black team.

Young Diego relies on the experienced Petkovic and Kleberson, for example, to ensure the balls reach the attack with quality, leaving him with the mission of finishing on goal and doing what he always did in the youth teams: scoring goals.

"The ball will come because we have a quality midfield, with players like Pet and Kleberson, who are very experienced, and also full-backs who advance well into attack. I don't think this will be a problem. It's up to me, when I get a chance, to finish calmly to score goals and help Flamengo achieve victories," he concluded.

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