More mature, Lomba wants his first victory against Vasco.
The Flamengo goalkeeper has faced the rival many times in the youth ranks and wants to repeat that success in the professional team.
By From the official website team - in
It's been more than three months since he started as the first-choice goalkeeper for Flamengo's main team. He's been with the club for over ten years. Therefore, Marcelo Lomba knows very well what it's like to play a Flamengo vs. Vasco match. He's won many games against their rival, just as he's lost many, and he has a clear understanding of how important this game is for the morale of the team and the fans.
Next Sunday's derby will be the 26th game for the number 29 as a starter, and after this period of establishing himself, Lomba reveals that he knew he would face a lot of distrust before earning the respect of the fans and everyone who follows Flamengo.
"This is the most formative period of my life. I had already experienced several situations, including those involving relegation zones, but never as a starting goalkeeper, always on the bench or just training. It was the biggest responsibility of my life. People didn't know me well and were hesitant. I think I improved a lot and I continue working. It was three months of a lot of pressure," said the player, who has many role models in his career.
"I trained with Julio César and Bruno, great goalkeepers from whom I learned a lot. I always picked up tips, observed them. I look up to Taffarel a lot and always observed the simple way he tried to defend. That's how I try to work. For example, we were conceding a lot of goals from balls thrown into the box. I'm training and I'm noticing an improvement. I also had a slight weakness with my feet, I trained a lot, and I see that I've already solved that problem. The secret is just training," he explained.
Now, all that remains is for him to secure his first victory against Vasco. It was against Flamengo's arch-rival that the player made his debut in an official match for the Rubro-Negro. On that occasion, the duel ended 2-2. The other time he faced the team from Colina, another draw, 0-0. The time has come to win to continue the journey that he hopes will end with his promotion to the status of idol of the Nation.
"This is truly a special game for me. It was my debut and I still haven't managed to win, only at the youth level. It's the 'Clássico dos Milhões' (Classic of Millions). I'll be rooting for the stadium to be full so the match is more exciting. We hope to get a victory to try and continue climbing the table. In 2007, we managed to escape relegation and qualified for the Libertadores Cup. I love Flamengo and I want to stay here for a long time. This is my year to establish myself, and next year, as Vanderlei Luxemburgo said, will be about winning titles. I dream of one day becoming a fan favorite," he concluded.
Next Sunday's derby will be the 26th game for the number 29 as a starter, and after this period of establishing himself, Lomba reveals that he knew he would face a lot of distrust before earning the respect of the fans and everyone who follows Flamengo.
"This is the most formative period of my life. I had already experienced several situations, including those involving relegation zones, but never as a starting goalkeeper, always on the bench or just training. It was the biggest responsibility of my life. People didn't know me well and were hesitant. I think I improved a lot and I continue working. It was three months of a lot of pressure," said the player, who has many role models in his career.
"I trained with Julio César and Bruno, great goalkeepers from whom I learned a lot. I always picked up tips, observed them. I look up to Taffarel a lot and always observed the simple way he tried to defend. That's how I try to work. For example, we were conceding a lot of goals from balls thrown into the box. I'm training and I'm noticing an improvement. I also had a slight weakness with my feet, I trained a lot, and I see that I've already solved that problem. The secret is just training," he explained.
Now, all that remains is for him to secure his first victory against Vasco. It was against Flamengo's arch-rival that the player made his debut in an official match for the Rubro-Negro. On that occasion, the duel ended 2-2. The other time he faced the team from Colina, another draw, 0-0. The time has come to win to continue the journey that he hopes will end with his promotion to the status of idol of the Nation.
"This is truly a special game for me. It was my debut and I still haven't managed to win, only at the youth level. It's the 'Clássico dos Milhões' (Classic of Millions). I'll be rooting for the stadium to be full so the match is more exciting. We hope to get a victory to try and continue climbing the table. In 2007, we managed to escape relegation and qualified for the Libertadores Cup. I love Flamengo and I want to stay here for a long time. This is my year to establish myself, and next year, as Vanderlei Luxemburgo said, will be about winning titles. I dream of one day becoming a fan favorite," he concluded.