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Tomorrow's trial won't take Bruno's concentration away

Goalkeeper says he is focused on Sunday's classic against Vasco.

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One of Flamengo's standout players this season, goalkeeper Bruno will be tried tomorrow by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) for having been involved in an alleged altercation in the classic against Botafogo, on March 16. The Gávea number 1 says he is calm, and with his head only focused on Sunday's classic against Vasco.

- "I'm not worried about the trial. I'm thinking first about Vasco, because it's a classic and it's always going to be important to beat an opponent with a historic rivalry. I'll leave the decision to the competent people. In my opinion, I didn't do anything, I can't keep complaining or crying. There are competent people to handle this matter."

The player took the opportunity to clarify that he did not attack Wellington Paulista at any time.

- "Wellington Paulista is a kid I admire a lot, so much so that we talked a lot during the Guanabara Cup final and I consoled him after Botafogo's defeat. I hope he's very happy in his career, because he's showing he has the talent to achieve it. Some people on the outside don't understand that friendships can also exist between people off the field. Many things that happen during a game are part of football."

At the press conference after training this morning, in Gávea, Bruno made a point of saying that Flamengo cannot choose an opponent in the Taça Rio semifinal.

- "Flamengo needs to think about winning its games, regardless of its opponents. We took the first step by winning the Guanabara Cup, but the three competitors are very strong and have proven this with each passing game."