Flamengo is already in the semifinals of the Rio Cup
The group talks about nothing else other than showing a lot of dedication against Vasco
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
A victory in a derby is enough to boost the morale of any team. Even more so when that match is for a place in the final of a competition. This is the case for Flamengo and Vasco, who will face each other next Sunday (April 11.04th) at 16 pm at the Maracanã. Knowing this, Flamengo doesn't even want to think about defeat, since a victory could help motivate the players for the match next Wednesday (April 14.04th) in the Libertadores Cup.
One of the leaders of the Flamengo squad, Adriano knows very well how important it is to win the two competitions that Flamengo is playing in during the first half of the year. For that to happen, only one result matters against Vasco: a victory.
"This season has been very important for us. We are aiming for two important titles in this first half of the year, and it's difficult to maintain a good level in every match. Even with the strong squad we have, there's always a player injured, another suspended due to cards. It's complicated to maintain consistency for a long time. I can only say that we will do everything to reach the finals of these two competitions. I know that if that doesn't happen, there will be a lot of pressure. But here, nobody thinks about losing," said the Emperor.
One of Flamengo's standout players in the last two games, midfielder Michael is another who points to the Flamengo vs. Vasco match as the first major decisive game of the year. And to achieve a victory against their rival, the player emphasizes that the players will need to surpass themselves.
"Vasco had a week off. Meanwhile, we played in the Libertadores Cup and, because of that, we were more worn out. But in a derby, that doesn't matter much. Both teams will be looking for the win no matter what. There's no favorite, and whoever can do better will suffer less. We're going for a positive result and we know we can't afford any more mistakes," said Michael, who will dedicate a good result to the fans.
"We can use the Vasco game to further rally the fans to our side. They deserve this victory. As always, they were with us during a difficult time like Thursday's," he concluded.
Andrade, who has experienced these pre-match moments many times before, did not reveal the team's lineup, but left a message for the fans.
"We'll have the best Flamengo team on the field on Sunday. I always think about what's best for the club when I'm choosing the team. I'm a fair guy and I don't try to please anyone," the coach concluded.
One of the leaders of the Flamengo squad, Adriano knows very well how important it is to win the two competitions that Flamengo is playing in during the first half of the year. For that to happen, only one result matters against Vasco: a victory.
"This season has been very important for us. We are aiming for two important titles in this first half of the year, and it's difficult to maintain a good level in every match. Even with the strong squad we have, there's always a player injured, another suspended due to cards. It's complicated to maintain consistency for a long time. I can only say that we will do everything to reach the finals of these two competitions. I know that if that doesn't happen, there will be a lot of pressure. But here, nobody thinks about losing," said the Emperor.
One of Flamengo's standout players in the last two games, midfielder Michael is another who points to the Flamengo vs. Vasco match as the first major decisive game of the year. And to achieve a victory against their rival, the player emphasizes that the players will need to surpass themselves.
"Vasco had a week off. Meanwhile, we played in the Libertadores Cup and, because of that, we were more worn out. But in a derby, that doesn't matter much. Both teams will be looking for the win no matter what. There's no favorite, and whoever can do better will suffer less. We're going for a positive result and we know we can't afford any more mistakes," said Michael, who will dedicate a good result to the fans.
"We can use the Vasco game to further rally the fans to our side. They deserve this victory. As always, they were with us during a difficult time like Thursday's," he concluded.
Andrade, who has experienced these pre-match moments many times before, did not reveal the team's lineup, but left a message for the fans.
"We'll have the best Flamengo team on the field on Sunday. I always think about what's best for the club when I'm choosing the team. I'm a fair guy and I don't try to please anyone," the coach concluded.