After Friday's recovery training session, which was performed by the 11 players who started in the 4-1 rout of Bahia, Juan spoke to reporters in the Victorino Chermont Press Room at Ninho do Urubu. The defender heaped praise on Diego, who scored two goals in last Thursday's triumph and proved decisive once again wearing the Sacred Mantle.

"He's our role model as a star, both on and off the field. Because of the player he is, because of the career he's had. Along with Guerrero, they're the biggest influences on the squad," he commented. "Ups and downs are part of our profession. In Brazil, it's not easy to maintain the same level of performance year-round due to the excessive number of games and travel. These are grueling seasons. But most importantly, what makes us even more proud to have him on our team, is that he never holds back. He always has personality, seeks out the game, and tries something different. The fans' demands are proportional to what he can give us," he praised.

Juan spoke about the strength of the Red-Black Nation with the authority only one of the club's greatest symbols can muster. Important clashes will be played in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship and in the decisive stages of the CONMEBOL South American Championship. For the Most Beloved to become even stronger, the support of the fans is crucial, as the number 4 emphasizes.

"Flamengo's fans have always been a differentiator for the club, and we need them. We have to do our best on the field so that they take up this fight with us and we can finish the season on a positive note," he noted.

The impressive result at Ilha do Urubu marked the team's second consecutive victory in the Brazilian Championship, following their triumph over Chapecoense. Despite the heavy score at the final whistle, the match was evenly matched due to the opponent's defensive posture, especially in the first half. During a conversation with reporters, the defender analyzed the opponents' playing style, emphasizing the decisive nature of the season.

"Normally, Brazilian Championship matches have had the same pattern, especially in this final stretch. They're very tight games, and the team that takes the lead and knows how to capitalize on it ends up pulling ahead," commented Juan, speaking about last night's match. "We took the lead and were playing well. In a sporadic move, they got the penalty. It was important to score soon after, because the game became more open, and that makes things easier for us, as we have players who end up having more space to play, because many teams come out defensively against us, and we managed to score," he analyzed.

The next challenge in the national competition will be against São Paulo at Pacaembu Stadium. Despite their opposing positions in the standings, Juan rejects any kind of favoritism and calls for total focus on the match.

"Against São Paulo, it will be a similar game, in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship. Each team has its own struggles, but despite being low in the table, they have a great team, with great athletes, and they will be playing at home. If we can score a goal in front, things will likely clear up for us. We need to play a smart game, because São Paulo has a great team. Neutralize their strong point, which is their attack, and find the openings to come out on top," projected the number 4.