Guilherme celebrates his first professional trip.
The attacking midfielder traveled with the team to Fortaleza and was even tested by Luxa in the last training session.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
For many Flamengo players, the trip to Fortaleza this Monday (November 01.11st) was just another one. Not for Guilherme. The young midfielder, a product of the Rubro-Negro youth academy and recently promoted by Vanderlei Luxemburgo, was included in the squad for his first away game with the professional team from Gávea. Last week, against Corinthians at the Engenhão stadium, he was also called up, but was left out. Now, he dreams of a place on the substitutes' bench.
An 18-year-old boy might be sad about spending the holiday weekend away from home, family, and friends. But with Guilherme, it's different. Realizing his dream of being on Flamengo's professional team, he thanks "Professor Vanderlei" for the opportunity and hopes to reciprocate with great dedication.
"It's a dream come true. It's hard to believe, but I work every day thinking about this moment. My heart is red and black, my family are Flamengo fans, and everyone is very happy. They know how much this means to me. I can only thank coach Luxemburgo. It was the best news I received this year," he said.
Despite being thrilled with the opportunity, Guilherme knows he has to keep working hard so that, soon, he too will feel "normal" on a trip like this. The midfielder sees this chance as the beginning of what could become a successful career wearing the Flamengo jersey.
"I'm very happy with everything that has been happening and I've been working very hard to perform as a professional. It was thrilling to train with the starters and traveling with the group has been another joy. But I know it's just the beginning and how much I have to work to get where I want to be," he added.
During Monday's training session (December 01.12st), Guilherme was even tested in the starting lineup by coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo. He replaced Diogo at one point during the activity, playing as a third striker, drifting quite a bit to the wings.
Absenteeism - Flamengo will have two last-minute absences for the match against Ceará on Wednesday (November 03.11rd). Midfielders Petkovic and Kleberson have been ruled out of the game due to left thigh injuries. Both would have been options for coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo during the match. The team is expected to start with Marcelo Lomba, Leonardo Moura, Welinton, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Correa, Willians and Renato; Diogo, Diego Maurício and Deivid.
Flamengo is five points ahead of the relegation zone in 13th place, with 39 points, and at this moment would qualify for the 2011 Copa Sudamericana. Ceará occupies 11th position, with 43 points, and would also compete in the international competition.
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An 18-year-old boy might be sad about spending the holiday weekend away from home, family, and friends. But with Guilherme, it's different. Realizing his dream of being on Flamengo's professional team, he thanks "Professor Vanderlei" for the opportunity and hopes to reciprocate with great dedication.
"It's a dream come true. It's hard to believe, but I work every day thinking about this moment. My heart is red and black, my family are Flamengo fans, and everyone is very happy. They know how much this means to me. I can only thank coach Luxemburgo. It was the best news I received this year," he said.
Despite being thrilled with the opportunity, Guilherme knows he has to keep working hard so that, soon, he too will feel "normal" on a trip like this. The midfielder sees this chance as the beginning of what could become a successful career wearing the Flamengo jersey.
"I'm very happy with everything that has been happening and I've been working very hard to perform as a professional. It was thrilling to train with the starters and traveling with the group has been another joy. But I know it's just the beginning and how much I have to work to get where I want to be," he added.
During Monday's training session (December 01.12st), Guilherme was even tested in the starting lineup by coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo. He replaced Diogo at one point during the activity, playing as a third striker, drifting quite a bit to the wings.
Absenteeism - Flamengo will have two last-minute absences for the match against Ceará on Wednesday (November 03.11rd). Midfielders Petkovic and Kleberson have been ruled out of the game due to left thigh injuries. Both would have been options for coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo during the match. The team is expected to start with Marcelo Lomba, Leonardo Moura, Welinton, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Correa, Willians and Renato; Diogo, Diego Maurício and Deivid.
Flamengo is five points ahead of the relegation zone in 13th place, with 39 points, and at this moment would qualify for the 2011 Copa Sudamericana. Ceará occupies 11th position, with 43 points, and would also compete in the international competition.
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