Muricy: "Happy that the team is fighting"
Coach praises team's competitiveness and determination in Fla-Flu and extols fans who sold out tickets: "It's a very big club."
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
Victory didn't come, but the attitude on the field of the red-black team pleased coach Muricy Ramalho. After the 0-0 draw with Fluminense, on Sunday afternoon (20), at Pacaembu, the Flamengo coach said that he liked the first half of the classic, "competitive and intense" and that he was happy to see the determination of the players who, according to him, "are fighting".
Regarding Flamengo hosting the derby at Pacaembu, the coach spared no praise for the World's Largest Fanbase, which was an overwhelming majority among the 30 present at the stadium.
"Of course we feel at home. That's how it is wherever Flamengo goes. It's a very big club. We generated more revenue than the São Paulo derby, so you can feel the strength of Flamengo," he stated.
Check out the main excerpts from Muricy's press conference:
Flamengo's performance
The first half was surprisingly good. The team was competitive, pressed hard, and was more intense. The pace dropped in the second half, as expected. Given the circumstances, with consecutive trips, it's difficult (to maintain the pace), but the players understand that we're doing our best for them. The team is determined, they're exhausted, and on Wednesday we have another crucial match. I'm happy that the team is fighting. That's great.
Heart in the boot
It has the spirit of a classic match. Today in the pre-match talk I told them to overcome the pain, not to feel anything, and to be partners on the field. They were partners. Some are getting in shape, like Ederson. Mancuello will be back soon too. The team is getting stronger. We've come to the conclusion that further down the line we need to rotate the squad, because otherwise it will be difficult to endure this marathon. Yesterday morning I asked everyone about the possibility of playing. If they're not 100%, it's difficult for them to do what they're doing. We're on the right track.
Home team at Pacaembu
Of course we feel at home. That's how it is wherever Flamengo goes. It's a huge club. We generated more revenue than the São Paulo derby, so you can feel the strength of Flamengo.
Performances in classics
Against Vasco we were still adjusting. In the first game against Fluminense we did very well in... I don't even remember where the game was (Brasília). Today we drew with a Fluminense team that trained all week, and that makes a big difference. Currently we are only recovering the players, and this is well done thanks to the excellent work of the coaching staff. Our training now is to rest. But a derby is good for measuring strengths.
First League Cup semifinal against Atlético-PR
They're a tough team, fast-paced and with players who know how to play. It's going to be a real challenge. We'll be a mix of players, without our top scorer (Guerrero) and Cuéllar, but we hope to have a great game. The fans need to fill the Juiz de Fora stadium and be the 12th player. We need that support more than ever.
Two substitutions
If you're going to make changes to the team, it has to be to make a real impact. If you're just making changes for the sake of it, it's better to leave the players who are already there, because when someone comes in they're not at the same pace as the others. Besides, in a derby like this, you have to save something until the end, because someone could get sent off, have a muscle injury... these things can happen.
Agitation on the sidelines
Today more than ever the team needed a boost. Besides, at Flamengo you can't just sit around, you can't stay calm.
Felipe Vizeu
He's being prepared calmly, he's still very young. He's not quite there yet. He should have that opportunity, and he knows that in the professional ranks you have to take advantage of opportunities, because they will always arise. You have to be prepared because the chance and the pressure will come. He's a striker who plays in a fixed position, like in my time, and is very dangerous inside the box. That's why he needs support from the others.
Regarding Flamengo hosting the derby at Pacaembu, the coach spared no praise for the World's Largest Fanbase, which was an overwhelming majority among the 30 present at the stadium.
"Of course we feel at home. That's how it is wherever Flamengo goes. It's a very big club. We generated more revenue than the São Paulo derby, so you can feel the strength of Flamengo," he stated.
Check out the main excerpts from Muricy's press conference:
Flamengo's performance
The first half was surprisingly good. The team was competitive, pressed hard, and was more intense. The pace dropped in the second half, as expected. Given the circumstances, with consecutive trips, it's difficult (to maintain the pace), but the players understand that we're doing our best for them. The team is determined, they're exhausted, and on Wednesday we have another crucial match. I'm happy that the team is fighting. That's great.
Heart in the boot
It has the spirit of a classic match. Today in the pre-match talk I told them to overcome the pain, not to feel anything, and to be partners on the field. They were partners. Some are getting in shape, like Ederson. Mancuello will be back soon too. The team is getting stronger. We've come to the conclusion that further down the line we need to rotate the squad, because otherwise it will be difficult to endure this marathon. Yesterday morning I asked everyone about the possibility of playing. If they're not 100%, it's difficult for them to do what they're doing. We're on the right track.
Home team at Pacaembu
Of course we feel at home. That's how it is wherever Flamengo goes. It's a huge club. We generated more revenue than the São Paulo derby, so you can feel the strength of Flamengo.
Performances in classics
Against Vasco we were still adjusting. In the first game against Fluminense we did very well in... I don't even remember where the game was (Brasília). Today we drew with a Fluminense team that trained all week, and that makes a big difference. Currently we are only recovering the players, and this is well done thanks to the excellent work of the coaching staff. Our training now is to rest. But a derby is good for measuring strengths.
First League Cup semifinal against Atlético-PR
They're a tough team, fast-paced and with players who know how to play. It's going to be a real challenge. We'll be a mix of players, without our top scorer (Guerrero) and Cuéllar, but we hope to have a great game. The fans need to fill the Juiz de Fora stadium and be the 12th player. We need that support more than ever.
Two substitutions
If you're going to make changes to the team, it has to be to make a real impact. If you're just making changes for the sake of it, it's better to leave the players who are already there, because when someone comes in they're not at the same pace as the others. Besides, in a derby like this, you have to save something until the end, because someone could get sent off, have a muscle injury... these things can happen.
Agitation on the sidelines
Today more than ever the team needed a boost. Besides, at Flamengo you can't just sit around, you can't stay calm.
Felipe Vizeu
He's being prepared calmly, he's still very young. He's not quite there yet. He should have that opportunity, and he knows that in the professional ranks you have to take advantage of opportunities, because they will always arise. You have to be prepared because the chance and the pressure will come. He's a striker who plays in a fixed position, like in my time, and is very dangerous inside the box. That's why he needs support from the others.