One of Flamengo's weapons for this Brazilian Championship, full-back Juan praised the red-and-black team's start to the competition. He recalled the tournament's difficulty and urged his teammates to show dedication and focus.

"We've started well, but it's too early to analyze the campaign. The championship is long, but we've had the advantage of free weeks to work. It's difficult to maintain consistency throughout the championship. The key is to always work with maximum dedication and do everything we can to maintain our concentration."

When asked about the mid-year transfer window to Europe, Juan said that the difficulty of the Brazilian Championship weighs on players' decisions.

-"Winning a Brazilian title is so difficult, few players manage to do it and that always weighs on you when you have an offer to leave Brazil."