After another good performance, this time in Mais Querido's 3-1 victory against Chapecoense, striker Gabriel spoke to journalists in the press room after training held on Monday (29) at CT George Helal. The number 17 commented on the match against Figueirense, in a decisive match for the Copa Sudamericana, in addition to talking about his good phase in the team and the quality of the red-black squad.

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We leave this enthusiasm to the fans. Of course, we're happy with the team's performance; our team has been having a great season, but we need to focus on maintaining this average. Flamengo's fans are fantastic. They know their power and that they can push us at any moment. Despite this, we need to remain calm and strive to do our job to the best of our ability.

The responsibility is entirely ours. Flamengo is here to win the competition and can't afford to miss out on the first round. We have to go all out and do our best to turn this result around. We have to treat it like a final. We play every game as if it were a final, and Wednesday will be no different. We'll do what coach Zé Ricardo asks on the field and hope to come away with the victory. 

The team is very focused on the competition, and the photo shows that the team is united. We have a very healthy environment. The competition for starting spots is the same, with teammates always rooting for each other. Our group is tight.

When you build a squad, everyone should be capable of starting. I've been cheering for my teammates from the sidelines, and now I'm playing, very happy about it and striving to dedicate myself even more. I'm sure my teammates on the sidelines also cheer for us when they're not playing, just like I do. That's what happens in a united group.

I think I have the trust of the entire group: coach, coaching staff, and my teammates. If the opportunity arises, it's because I work hard and deserve it. I dedicate myself every day. I play a role that isn't easy, both offensively and defensively. I'm very happy with this opportunity and will continue to embrace it to the best of my ability to keep playing.

It would be fantastic. We have everything we need to return to Maracanã and fight for the title. We're very strong there, as everyone knows. We need to use that to our advantage. With our fans pushing us, it's something that will help us even more down the line. We'll continue to play the game and chase results, because that's how Flamengo plays.

Diego is a very down-to-earth guy. As soon as he arrived, everyone liked that trait. He joined in as an extra player and integrated well into the group. I saw him start out at Santos, in that great team of youngsters that did really well. When I first watched him, he was a kid. Now, I play alongside him. Watching him on the field is incredible: how he positions himself, how he sees the game. It's great to play alongside these stars, because I learn a lot and still have the privilege of watching them on the field.

*Collaborated under the supervision of Ricardo Taves