Lomba hopes not to concede any goals in Sunday's derby.
Goalkeeper warns of the dangers of Vasco's offensive system and wants to repeat the success of the first half of the season.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
In the first-round "Clássico dos Milhões" (Classic of Millions), Flamengo and Vasco drew 0-0. A result that didn't please many, but which led to high praise for Flamengo's defense for a good performance against Vasco's attack, which has important and well-known players in the national football scene. Goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba hopes to repeat that success next Sunday.
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"We conceded two goals in the last three games, so we have to be careful. We played with Zé last year and he's difficult to neutralize. We have to pay special attention to Felipe, who supplies the attack, and we can't let Éder receive the ball up front, because he's very fast," he stated.
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The goalkeeper anticipates a tough match this weekend and knows that the preparation needs to be intense in order to leave the field with a victory.
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"We know it's a big game. Whoever loses will have a tough week. Both teams are on an upward trajectory, and the fans are already out on the streets talking about it. It will also be the first time this derby takes place at Engenhão, so it will be a little different. I hope our fans will be there. It's a year of affirmation for me. I heard that Prass (Vasco's goalkeeper) renewed his contract. I also want that someday, to establish myself, to become a legend, to become an idol," said Lomba, who has already been suffering from the pressure of the rivalry at home.
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"I have a cousin who even asks me for a Vasco shirt. But most of them are Flamengo fans. I think everyone will be rooting for me. But that motivates me even more," he concluded.
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"We conceded two goals in the last three games, so we have to be careful. We played with Zé last year and he's difficult to neutralize. We have to pay special attention to Felipe, who supplies the attack, and we can't let Éder receive the ball up front, because he's very fast," he stated.
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The goalkeeper anticipates a tough match this weekend and knows that the preparation needs to be intense in order to leave the field with a victory.
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"We know it's a big game. Whoever loses will have a tough week. Both teams are on an upward trajectory, and the fans are already out on the streets talking about it. It will also be the first time this derby takes place at Engenhão, so it will be a little different. I hope our fans will be there. It's a year of affirmation for me. I heard that Prass (Vasco's goalkeeper) renewed his contract. I also want that someday, to establish myself, to become a legend, to become an idol," said Lomba, who has already been suffering from the pressure of the rivalry at home.
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"I have a cousin who even asks me for a Vasco shirt. But most of them are Flamengo fans. I think everyone will be rooting for me. But that motivates me even more," he concluded.
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