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"Reserves" motivated for the classic

"Whoever comes in needs to show they can be a starter," said Obina, a fan favorite. "I feel like the 13th player, because the 12th is the fans."

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Coach Joel Santana's decision to rest the starters for tomorrow's derby against Fluminense at Maracanã won't make the team any less energetic. That's the promise of those chosen by the coach to face their traditional rival. A fan favorite, striker Obina believes this is the moment for everyone to show they're always ready to help Flamengo win. "The responsibility of those who come in increases greatly. We always say we're ready to help, so this is the moment. Whoever comes in needs to show they can be a starter," stated the striker, a fan favorite. "I feel like a 13th player, because the 12th is the fans. We'll play the derby responsibly, knowing we have to honor the Flamengo jersey." Five-time world champion Kleberson agrees. He believes that despite the teams going in without their starters, the fans will demand a victory. "In a Fla-Flu match, it's never going to be easy. Great players will be on the field, and the match will always be a classic." My motivation is even greater - he assured.\ While the players selected for the classic participated in a recreational training session in Gávea, the starters did a physical activity on Leblon beach.\

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