One of Flamengo's standout players in this Brazilian Championship, left-back Juan, expressed optimism in his press conference this afternoon, following training at Gávea. According to the player, qualifying for the Libertadores became more difficult after the loss to Cruzeiro, but not impossible. Juan wants the team to work hard this week to try to bounce back on Sunday against Goiás at Maracanã.

"We have to absorb this blow and focus on Goiás. Our goal now is that Libertadores spot. Our situation has gotten a bit difficult, but we still have a good chance and we have to fight until the end. Everyone here wants to play in next year's Libertadores. It's good for the Club and all the players. Now it's time to do our part. Win the two remaining games and hope our opponents don't win."

The player thinks it's important for the team to say goodbye to the fans at Maracanã with a beautiful victory.

"We're playing at home, in front of our fans, and all we can think about is winning. It will be our last game of the year in front of our fans, and it would be nice to give them this gift. It will be a very difficult match, and we count on the support of the red-and-black nation."