Gabriel Barbosa analyzes the decision and talks about the partnership with Bruno Henrique
Shirt 9 gave a press conference on Thursday afternoon (18)
By Flamengo Communication - in
With an eye on the second game of the Campeonato Carioca final, Flamengo is training hard at Ninho do Urubu and preparing for the game against Vasco. Before Thursday's activity (18), striker Gabriel Barbosa gave a press conference at Ninho do Urubu and analyzed the match next Sunday (21).
"It's a different game, we have to go in focused. They have a great team, they can play a great game. We have to try to put pressure on them, maintain our rhythm of play, press, try to score goals. At some point, if we're going to think about the advantage, it has to be in the final minutes."
The number 9 praised the team's campaign in the Campeonato Carioca and recalled that there is still a lot to happen.
"A title is a title, you have to celebrate and appreciate it. We fought hard to reach this final. I think it will be a great celebration if it happens. But there's a lot to happen, and we have a lot of respect for the Vasco team."
Gabriel praised the dispute with Bruno Henrique for the State's top scorer and spoke about the possibility of winning the first title with O Manto Sagrado.
"I'm happy for Bruno, for the goals he scored in the last game. It's not something I look for or think about. I want to be a champion. I've been the top scorer in major championships for Brazil. It could be my first title. That's what makes me anxious and happy."
Finally, Gabriel spoke about the week of preparation for the second game of the final.
"We've had a few wins, and that's a factor. It's been good for us. We're working hard with Abel, resting some players. Everything contributes to being confident in the game. There's that advantage (of not traveling, unlike Vasco), but when it comes to the game, there's none of that."