After a 2007 marked by problems—in addition to a serious knee injury, he was also suspended during the Brazilian Championship—forward Obina is confident that 2008 will be much better. Ready to fight for a starting spot in the team, the fans' favorite isn't afraid of the competition or the possibility of the board signing reinforcements for the attack. "Any player who comes to Flamengo will be of a high level. Whoever is here needs to always show that they deserve a chance to be a starter. Flamengo won't enter competitions just to participate. We're going to go after titles, and I hope I can contribute more than I did last year. I didn't have the best 2007, but this one will certainly be better," Obina bets.