Preparations begin for another decision
Flamengo's new "game of the year" is Wednesday at 21:50 pm at Pacaembu
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
After taking Thursday off following their 1-0 victory over Corinthians at Maracanã, the red-and-black squad returns to action this Friday. Coach Rogério Lourenço's team will report back at 15:30 pm at Ninho do Urubu to begin training for next Wednesday's match at Pacaembu Stadium. In the second leg of the round of XNUMX, the red-and-blacks have the advantage of a draw.
With each match, the competition narrows, and only the strongest remain. Therefore, each game is a decisive one for Flamengo in the Copa Santander Libertadores. Aware of the responsibility they have in the fight for the international championship title, Flamengo's players promise to be extremely dedicated in the coming days of training.
"We have to work hard to be prepared for this game, which is the most important of the year for us. Rogério, as I said before, is a very intelligent coach and I'm sure he'll do his best to help Flamengo qualify," said midfielder Rômulo.
The coach acknowledges the red-and-blacks' significant lead in the series, but promises the team won't enter the field thinking about securing a draw. On the contrary, the team will strive to leave São Paulo with another victory.
"It's not over, we're keeping our feet on the ground. We now have two results in our favor (a draw and a win), but there's the game there and we know how strong Corinthians are at Pacaembu. We need to respect our opponent and look for a result at all times. There's no such thing as playing for a draw," he concluded.
Flamengo and Corinthians will face each other again, in the second leg of the round of 21 of the Libertadores, next Wednesday, at 50:XNUMX pm, at Pacaembu.
With each match, the competition narrows, and only the strongest remain. Therefore, each game is a decisive one for Flamengo in the Copa Santander Libertadores. Aware of the responsibility they have in the fight for the international championship title, Flamengo's players promise to be extremely dedicated in the coming days of training.
"We have to work hard to be prepared for this game, which is the most important of the year for us. Rogério, as I said before, is a very intelligent coach and I'm sure he'll do his best to help Flamengo qualify," said midfielder Rômulo.
The coach acknowledges the red-and-blacks' significant lead in the series, but promises the team won't enter the field thinking about securing a draw. On the contrary, the team will strive to leave São Paulo with another victory.
"It's not over, we're keeping our feet on the ground. We now have two results in our favor (a draw and a win), but there's the game there and we know how strong Corinthians are at Pacaembu. We need to respect our opponent and look for a result at all times. There's no such thing as playing for a draw," he concluded.
Flamengo and Corinthians will face each other again, in the second leg of the round of 21 of the Libertadores, next Wednesday, at 50:XNUMX pm, at Pacaembu.