Fernando hopes to be chosen by Rogério
The midfielder spoke with the coach and believes he can start playing on Sunday.
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Aware that coach Rogério Lourenço haven't decided yet who will replace Correa in next Sunday's match (08.08), against Corinthians, midfielder Fernando hopes that he will be chosen. The number 17 spoke with the coach before training this Friday (06.08) and made himself available to perform this role, even though it is not his original position.
A physically strong player and considered a second-string midfielder, Fernando has excelled at Goiás over the past two seasons and played for Flamengo this year, slightly further forward than Correa. Despite this, he believes he can help the team even from a deeper position.
"Rogério still has doubts and we're waiting for the final decision. I approached him and talked to him, telling him that in football it's important to know how to mark and play, and that I'll dedicate myself to the maximum to be used in the best possible way for the team. I want to fight for this position," he said.
Fernando has already started 13 matches this year. In five others, he came off the bench. The midfielder scored three goals and provided one assist. This Saturday (August 07.08), Flamengo returns to Gávea for the final training session before Sunday's match, and only then will Rogerio Lourenço decide the team's starting lineup.
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A physically strong player and considered a second-string midfielder, Fernando has excelled at Goiás over the past two seasons and played for Flamengo this year, slightly further forward than Correa. Despite this, he believes he can help the team even from a deeper position.
"Rogério still has doubts and we're waiting for the final decision. I approached him and talked to him, telling him that in football it's important to know how to mark and play, and that I'll dedicate myself to the maximum to be used in the best possible way for the team. I want to fight for this position," he said.
Fernando has already started 13 matches this year. In five others, he came off the bench. The midfielder scored three goals and provided one assist. This Saturday (August 07.08), Flamengo returns to Gávea for the final training session before Sunday's match, and only then will Rogerio Lourenço decide the team's starting lineup.
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