Players call on the Red-Black Nation
Leonardo Moura and Willians believe in the fans' support in the match against Caracas
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
The harmony between Flamengo and its fans has always been fundamental to the club's great achievements. To continue dreaming of a second Copa Santander Libertadores da América title, the team needs to beat Caracas this Wednesday night at Maracanã Stadium, and they can count on the support of their fans in the stands.
Right-back Leonardo Moura acknowledges that getting fans to the stadium can be difficult, but he asks that anyone who can make a sacrifice to support the team in the match against the Venezuelans.
"I hope the fans go to Maracanã. We know it's complicated, that the time isn't very good, that it might not be cheap, but it's important to have the fans' support at a game like this," he said.
Midfielder Willians guarantees that the group's motivation is even greater when seeing the fans cheering the team on at Maracanã.
"I hope the red-and-black fans turn up, regardless of Sunday's result. We need their support. They always help us a lot and give us even more motivation to win matches," he said.
For Toró, it's time to leave the State Championship in the past. He says the fans may have been a little disappointed with the loss to Botafogo in the Taça Rio final, but they should continue to support the team.
"The fans have to show up. We lost a battle, but we didn't lose the war. Of course, everyone is upset. We, our families, the fans... But we're confident that we can turn this game around tomorrow and qualify for the Copa Libertadores, which is our goal," he added.
Right-back Leonardo Moura acknowledges that getting fans to the stadium can be difficult, but he asks that anyone who can make a sacrifice to support the team in the match against the Venezuelans.
"I hope the fans go to Maracanã. We know it's complicated, that the time isn't very good, that it might not be cheap, but it's important to have the fans' support at a game like this," he said.
Midfielder Willians guarantees that the group's motivation is even greater when seeing the fans cheering the team on at Maracanã.
"I hope the red-and-black fans turn up, regardless of Sunday's result. We need their support. They always help us a lot and give us even more motivation to win matches," he said.
For Toró, it's time to leave the State Championship in the past. He says the fans may have been a little disappointed with the loss to Botafogo in the Taça Rio final, but they should continue to support the team.
"The fans have to show up. We lost a battle, but we didn't lose the war. Of course, everyone is upset. We, our families, the fans... But we're confident that we can turn this game around tomorrow and qualify for the Copa Libertadores, which is our goal," he added.