Kleberson: 'I wanted to go back today'
Recovering from shoulder surgery, the player hopes to be able to return to the field in December.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Kleberson doesn't hide his excitement. When asked about his possible return to the field for the start of the state championship, and even a potential Libertadores, the player was categorical. "I wish I could still play in this Brazilian championship. If I could, I'd like to be back today."
The player, who suffered a dislocation in his right shoulder during the Brazilian national team's friendly against Estonia in August and later underwent surgery, knows that the mission is difficult, as Flamengo will only have one match in December, against Grêmio, in the last round of the Brazilian championship.
"Everything will depend on my recovery. I'm expected to be fit in December. It will depend on other factors, such as my game rhythm," the athlete said in an interview with Flamengo's Official Website, on the opening night of Flashop at Shopping Nova América.
To return to the team, the versatile midfielder vows not to have a position preference. "Any position is fine for me. The way everyone is playing so well, it's difficult," he said with a smile, amid countless requests for photos and autographs from boys like Del Castilho student Felipe da Silva. "This is recognition. We know how strong Flamengo is."
Kleberson has already been training partially with the group. "I train normally, with everyone. But I only do physical work. I just pass the ball, really, to avoid the risk of falling. I still can't have physical contact," he explains, having been the victim of the group's jokes. "They say the wing is stuck."
See other excerpts from the interview:
Flamengo in the Brazilian championship – "The chance is good. A defeat won't be a problem."
Nervousness during TV broadcasts – "Sometimes during a game, I don't see, I take a break, an escape, to feel relief."
Coincidence of several serious injuries at Flamengo – "The curious thing is that none of these injuries [Everton, David, among others] were from a violent play. These things happen, workplace accidents. In my case, since 2004, when I had this problem at Manchester [United], I've had four dislocations. With this surgery, it was so successful, I can't even move my right arm... (laughs)"
Being alongside idols like Nunes and Adílio – "If I had half the history they had, I would be happy. I still have to earn my place in the club's history."
Andrade – "He puts us at ease. He's a former player, knows everything about the club, and has made history. I wish I could help more."
On being called 'penta' by the group – "It's more of a pressure from the people. The guys can't say Kleberson, who is very big. So, the guys put 'penta'."
Click here to learn more about Kleberson.
The player, who suffered a dislocation in his right shoulder during the Brazilian national team's friendly against Estonia in August and later underwent surgery, knows that the mission is difficult, as Flamengo will only have one match in December, against Grêmio, in the last round of the Brazilian championship.
"Everything will depend on my recovery. I'm expected to be fit in December. It will depend on other factors, such as my game rhythm," the athlete said in an interview with Flamengo's Official Website, on the opening night of Flashop at Shopping Nova América.
To return to the team, the versatile midfielder vows not to have a position preference. "Any position is fine for me. The way everyone is playing so well, it's difficult," he said with a smile, amid countless requests for photos and autographs from boys like Del Castilho student Felipe da Silva. "This is recognition. We know how strong Flamengo is."
Kleberson has already been training partially with the group. "I train normally, with everyone. But I only do physical work. I just pass the ball, really, to avoid the risk of falling. I still can't have physical contact," he explains, having been the victim of the group's jokes. "They say the wing is stuck."
See other excerpts from the interview:
Flamengo in the Brazilian championship – "The chance is good. A defeat won't be a problem."
Nervousness during TV broadcasts – "Sometimes during a game, I don't see, I take a break, an escape, to feel relief."
Coincidence of several serious injuries at Flamengo – "The curious thing is that none of these injuries [Everton, David, among others] were from a violent play. These things happen, workplace accidents. In my case, since 2004, when I had this problem at Manchester [United], I've had four dislocations. With this surgery, it was so successful, I can't even move my right arm... (laughs)"
Being alongside idols like Nunes and Adílio – "If I had half the history they had, I would be happy. I still have to earn my place in the club's history."
Andrade – "He puts us at ease. He's a former player, knows everything about the club, and has made history. I wish I could help more."
On being called 'penta' by the group – "It's more of a pressure from the people. The guys can't say Kleberson, who is very big. So, the guys put 'penta'."
Click here to learn more about Kleberson.