Muricy believes that winning a derby "boosts morale".
The coach praised the team's performance but lamented the red cards.
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
For Muricy Ramalho, the victory in the Fla-Flu derby was a fair reflection of what was seen on the field. After the match, the coach gave a press conference and praised the performance of his players, who, according to him, played "very well". The coach saw improvement in the team and stated that, little by little, the team is fitting together more and more, urging players to remain grounded.
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Analysis
It was a classic match, and even though we were still forming teams, our mindset was to win, because it boosts morale. Our team played very well. The expulsions hurt the game, especially for Flamengo, who were better positioned. I thought Wallace's expulsion was excessive. But the team played well, dominated most of the game, and deserved to win.
Comparison between the classics
Very different (from the game against Vasco). Today the team performed very well. They had possession of the ball and created opportunities in the first half, something they didn't do against Vasco. Little by little we are adjusting the team. Cuéllar was very good, he's a strong midfielder with a very good pass. Mancuello was also good and would have been substituted anyway because he took a hard knock. We had possession of the ball, we exchanged passes and we deserved the victory. We are on the right track, but we can't get carried away, because the team is still taking shape.
Good performance by Rodinei
He has a lot of quality and physical strength to cover the entire flank. And to do that, he needs to be in good physical condition. He got a yellow card very early. He still needs to manage that. That's not the place to commit fouls; a silly foul that gets you a yellow card and leaves you wary for the rest of the game. But he's a player who has a lot of freedom to attack.
willian arao
He's stronger in attack than in defense. He's a very dangerous player when he comes from behind and scores goals. The old-school, bruiser-like defensive midfielder style is outdated. He formed a good partnership with Cuéllar; they're two midfielders who contribute well to the attack.
Center-back pairing
He (César Martins) hadn't played for a while, and he did well. Wallace has also improved a lot. You have to be objective to analyze this. We're adjusting; it's difficult to do things overnight. That's why it's important to arrive strong in the Copa do Brasil and the Brasileirão. The championship doesn't forgive.
Read the main excerpts from the interview:
Analysis
It was a classic match, and even though we were still forming teams, our mindset was to win, because it boosts morale. Our team played very well. The expulsions hurt the game, especially for Flamengo, who were better positioned. I thought Wallace's expulsion was excessive. But the team played well, dominated most of the game, and deserved to win.
Comparison between the classics
Very different (from the game against Vasco). Today the team performed very well. They had possession of the ball and created opportunities in the first half, something they didn't do against Vasco. Little by little we are adjusting the team. Cuéllar was very good, he's a strong midfielder with a very good pass. Mancuello was also good and would have been substituted anyway because he took a hard knock. We had possession of the ball, we exchanged passes and we deserved the victory. We are on the right track, but we can't get carried away, because the team is still taking shape.
Good performance by Rodinei
He has a lot of quality and physical strength to cover the entire flank. And to do that, he needs to be in good physical condition. He got a yellow card very early. He still needs to manage that. That's not the place to commit fouls; a silly foul that gets you a yellow card and leaves you wary for the rest of the game. But he's a player who has a lot of freedom to attack.
willian arao
He's stronger in attack than in defense. He's a very dangerous player when he comes from behind and scores goals. The old-school, bruiser-like defensive midfielder style is outdated. He formed a good partnership with Cuéllar; they're two midfielders who contribute well to the attack.
Center-back pairing
He (César Martins) hadn't played for a while, and he did well. Wallace has also improved a lot. You have to be objective to analyze this. We're adjusting; it's difficult to do things overnight. That's why it's important to arrive strong in the Copa do Brasil and the Brasileirão. The championship doesn't forgive.