Kayke will have a large contingent of family members cheering him on at the Mané Garrincha stadium.
Born in the Federal District, the striker reveals that the affection of his family and the warm reception from the Flamengo fans further increase his motivation for the match.
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
For striker Kayke, Flamengo's matches in Natal and Brasília are like playing at home. While in Rio Grande do Norte the number 27 returned to the stage where he shone for ABC, in the Federal District the athlete reunited with a large part of his family. Born in the nation's capital, Kayke will have the full support of his relatives, 50 of them, who will be cheering for the player at the Mané Garrincha stadium.
In addition to dozens of family members, more than 67 Flamengo fans have already sold out the tickets for the match against Coritiba and will be cheering the team on in search of victory – which would be Flamengo's seventh consecutive win in the Brazilian Championship, a record in the club's history in the competition. According to Kayke, all these factors are an extra incentive to go onto the field and put on a good performance.
"I'm very happy and motivated. The reception was incredible, it was the same in Recife and Natal too, it's no wonder we have the biggest fan base in the world. I saw that all the tickets were sold, we'll have a record attendance. Being received in this way is extremely motivating and very rewarding," he stated. Season ticket holders have priority and discounts at Flamengo's most popular games. Join the Flamengo Nation Program and be the first to know about it!
Check out the full interview with Kayke on the Official Website:
Official Website: Your family is from Brasília, we know they'll be out in force at the stadium tonight to support you. What will it be like to play for them, especially at this special moment in your career?
Kayke: I was born in Brasília, but I moved to Rio de Janeiro very early in life. My mother is from Brasília, her whole family is too, and part of my father's family as well. So I have uncles, aunts, cousins, lots of people here, and they will be at the stadium. I gave 50 tickets to my family members and they will be there in full force at the Mané Garrincha stadium supporting me, just like in Rio de Janeiro and Natal. I feel very good, I feel at home. I'm very happy to be able to play near them; it will certainly be a memorable moment for me.
You played for Brasiliense in Brasília in 2008. What memories do you have of the Federal District?
- I learned a lot. My time at Brasiliense was short, but I was able to learn a great deal, and I try to take lessons from every situation in my life. Being in Brasilia is also like being at home.
How can I return to Brasília this time being greeted by thousands of fans at the airport?
- I'm very happy and motivated. The reception was incredible, it was the same in Recife and Natal too, it's no wonder we have the biggest fan base in the world. I saw that all the tickets were sold, we'll have a record attendance. Being received in this way is extremely motivating and very rewarding.
The current Flamengo squad is full of players from their youth academy. How important is it to have players developed at the club during this time of great fan excitement? Is it easier for a player raised at Flamengo to handle this pressure?
- This rebuilding of Flamengo is important; many players who came from the youth academy are in the squad, and that helps a lot. It's a return to the club's tradition. Those of us who grew up at the club understand it better because we carry the responsibility from a young age, we don't feel the weight of the shirt. And we already know, from the youth academy, that our fans are like that: they support and also demand results, it's something we learn early on.
How's the atmosphere at the training camp ahead of tonight's game?
- The atmosphere is very focused, everyone is very focused. We know the importance of this game, but the euphoria is only for the fans. We know there's a lot ahead. We're thinking game by game and this match against Coritiba will be very difficult. We are focused and eager to play, we like big games.
In addition to dozens of family members, more than 67 Flamengo fans have already sold out the tickets for the match against Coritiba and will be cheering the team on in search of victory – which would be Flamengo's seventh consecutive win in the Brazilian Championship, a record in the club's history in the competition. According to Kayke, all these factors are an extra incentive to go onto the field and put on a good performance.
"I'm very happy and motivated. The reception was incredible, it was the same in Recife and Natal too, it's no wonder we have the biggest fan base in the world. I saw that all the tickets were sold, we'll have a record attendance. Being received in this way is extremely motivating and very rewarding," he stated. Season ticket holders have priority and discounts at Flamengo's most popular games. Join the Flamengo Nation Program and be the first to know about it!
Check out the full interview with Kayke on the Official Website:
Official Website: Your family is from Brasília, we know they'll be out in force at the stadium tonight to support you. What will it be like to play for them, especially at this special moment in your career?
Kayke: I was born in Brasília, but I moved to Rio de Janeiro very early in life. My mother is from Brasília, her whole family is too, and part of my father's family as well. So I have uncles, aunts, cousins, lots of people here, and they will be at the stadium. I gave 50 tickets to my family members and they will be there in full force at the Mané Garrincha stadium supporting me, just like in Rio de Janeiro and Natal. I feel very good, I feel at home. I'm very happy to be able to play near them; it will certainly be a memorable moment for me.
You played for Brasiliense in Brasília in 2008. What memories do you have of the Federal District?
- I learned a lot. My time at Brasiliense was short, but I was able to learn a great deal, and I try to take lessons from every situation in my life. Being in Brasilia is also like being at home.
How can I return to Brasília this time being greeted by thousands of fans at the airport?
- I'm very happy and motivated. The reception was incredible, it was the same in Recife and Natal too, it's no wonder we have the biggest fan base in the world. I saw that all the tickets were sold, we'll have a record attendance. Being received in this way is extremely motivating and very rewarding.
The current Flamengo squad is full of players from their youth academy. How important is it to have players developed at the club during this time of great fan excitement? Is it easier for a player raised at Flamengo to handle this pressure?
- This rebuilding of Flamengo is important; many players who came from the youth academy are in the squad, and that helps a lot. It's a return to the club's tradition. Those of us who grew up at the club understand it better because we carry the responsibility from a young age, we don't feel the weight of the shirt. And we already know, from the youth academy, that our fans are like that: they support and also demand results, it's something we learn early on.
How's the atmosphere at the training camp ahead of tonight's game?
- The atmosphere is very focused, everyone is very focused. We know the importance of this game, but the euphoria is only for the fans. We know there's a lot ahead. We're thinking game by game and this match against Coritiba will be very difficult. We are focused and eager to play, we like big games.