One of the players who has worn the Flamengo jersey the most in the current squad, left-back Juan couldn't hide his joy at the return of defender Ronaldo Angelim for Sunday's derby against Vasco at Maracanã. According to the number 6, the two have a great rapport, which facilitates plays down the left flank.

"I really missed Ronaldo Angelim. We can't forget to praise Welinton, who played very well in the matches and showed great quality, but Ronaldo Angelim is a player I've known for a long time. He's my roommate at training camp, and we're good friends. I'm happy to see him training well. He's fully recovered and will be a huge help to us. We've gained a better understanding because we've played together several times. I can say we already know each other on the field, and that makes things much easier."

For Juan, the red-black team is increasing its production at an important moment in the Campeonato Carioca.

"I hope we can demonstrate our superiority in the standings on the field (Flamengo is the team with the most points in the Campeonato Carioca). We have to regain the fans' trust, because they will be very important in this final stretch. I think we're improving with each match. We have everything we need to arrive strong at this crucial stage of the competition."