The first classic from the nation's new darling
Vagner Love hopes to score in his first match against Vasco to repay the fans' affection.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - inFans, have you ever imagined what it must feel like to score a goal for Flamengo in a packed Maracanã? The Flamengo's top scorer this season, with 12 goals, dreamed and achieved this goal. And what about finding the net against a major rival? This is Vagner Love's next goal, who faces Vasco da Gama this Sunday (March 14.03th) at 19:30 pm at Maracanã, seeking to maintain his excellent scoring average for Flamengo.
\The center forward is experiencing a magical moment. He's playing for his beloved club, has won over the fans, and is the team's top scorer this season. Although he's already achieved many of his childhood dreams, Vagner Silva de Souza still has one more, which will come true this Sunday: playing in a classic worth millions.
\"It will definitely be a special game. It will be my first Flamengo and Vasco match, and I've been thinking about this match for a while now. I'm looking forward to seeing the Flamengo fans filling the Maracanã stadium, chanting my name and pushing the team to victory," said the Artilheiro do Amor.
\The match is a great opportunity for the striker to reminisce about his childhood, not only as a Flamengo fan but also because he wasn't used in Vasco's youth academy. He even tried out for the club but didn't stay at São Januário.
\"I'm there as a player and a fan, and that's why my desire is even greater. I'll always try to do my best to help Flamengo in the best way possible," he said.
\A darling of the Red-Black Nation, Vagner Love hopes to repay the affection he has received from all the fans with goals.
\"I hope I can score my little goal. It would be wonderful, especially to repay all the support I've been receiving from the fans," he added.
\In ten games this year, Love has already scored 12 goals. In his first derby for Flamengo, against Fluminense, he was one of the standout performers in the 5-3 victory at Maracanã.