Mello explains work with Thiago Neves and Ronaldinho
Physical trainer discusses differences and similarities in the training of Flamengo's new signings.
By Direct from Londrina (PR) - From the official website team - in
The deadline is set: a maximum of 12 days. That's what physical trainer Antônio Mello believes will be necessary for the duo Ronaldinho and Thiago Neves to be on the field, side by side. The trainer has been working with the players, with individual plans, and believes that the athletes are on the right track to be able to debut as soon as possible wearing the Flamengo jersey.
There are some differences, however. The training time before the presentation, for example. Thiago had already been training for a week. Ronaldinho, on the other hand, was out of training for a few days due to lengthy negotiations with Flamengo. And Ronaldinho, coming from Europe, is feeling the Brazilian heat a bit more.
"Thiago has been training regularly in Rio de Janeiro for a week now. He has progressed a lot and is on a good plan. Ronaldo comes from a cold climate and is now experiencing intense heat here, and this climate adaptation has a direct impact. He sweated a lot, felt the effort of training due to the heat and not the execution," explained Mello, who therefore believes that Thiago will be fit to play before Ronaldo.
"In 10 to 12 days, he'll be on the same level as the rest of the group. He has enviable physical capabilities, he's not overweight, and we have to emphasize that the football player, who has been training since he was a boy, is already used to it. This makes things easier for us. Thiago, in a week... I believe that in a week he will be working normally and integrating with the group," he stated.
Antônio Mello further explained the special work that will be done with Ronaldinho. Praising the player's physical qualities, he explained that speed and strength are the main points to be reinforced.
"In Ronaldo's case, we're going to work on strength and speed. These are important physical qualities for modern football, and we're going to reinforce them. All our work involves the ball. It's a motivating element," he added.
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There are some differences, however. The training time before the presentation, for example. Thiago had already been training for a week. Ronaldinho, on the other hand, was out of training for a few days due to lengthy negotiations with Flamengo. And Ronaldinho, coming from Europe, is feeling the Brazilian heat a bit more.
"Thiago has been training regularly in Rio de Janeiro for a week now. He has progressed a lot and is on a good plan. Ronaldo comes from a cold climate and is now experiencing intense heat here, and this climate adaptation has a direct impact. He sweated a lot, felt the effort of training due to the heat and not the execution," explained Mello, who therefore believes that Thiago will be fit to play before Ronaldo.
"In 10 to 12 days, he'll be on the same level as the rest of the group. He has enviable physical capabilities, he's not overweight, and we have to emphasize that the football player, who has been training since he was a boy, is already used to it. This makes things easier for us. Thiago, in a week... I believe that in a week he will be working normally and integrating with the group," he stated.
Antônio Mello further explained the special work that will be done with Ronaldinho. Praising the player's physical qualities, he explained that speed and strength are the main points to be reinforced.
"In Ronaldo's case, we're going to work on strength and speed. These are important physical qualities for modern football, and we're going to reinforce them. All our work involves the ball. It's a motivating element," he added.
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