Former Atlético Mineiro player, Petkovic is well aware of the strength of Flamengo's opponent this Thursday (26.08), at Maracanã. Therefore, Flamengo's number 10 expects a difficult match in this game, which is valid for the 16th round of the 2010 Brazilian Championship. However, the supporter sees no other alternative for the red-black team other than victory.

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The experienced Serbian guarantees that only three points are enough for Flamengo, which is currently in tenth place and fighting to climb the table. According to him, the team will have to work hard, but it has the potential to secure the victory.

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"It's an important game, against an Atlético team with an excellent squad, a great coach, and a difficult situation. We want the three points, and all that matters is the victory. We're going to put everything we have into winning the game. But the ball is always in play, and we never know what's going to happen. That's why we have to give it our all. We're training well, thinking positively, and we're ready to win," he said.

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The supporter praised the structure he found at Galo, when he wore the black and white shirt, and said he believes that Vanderlei Luxemburgo's team, like Flamengo, will also be able to make a splash in the Brasileirão in the second round of the competition.

"Galo will rise again because they have a strong squad, a qualified coach, and the club's organization is excellent. The results may not be coming, but they will come soon. We have to take advantage of the opportunity to play at home, while they're not yet at their best, to win this match, which will be very difficult," he added.

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