Flamengo's first-team squad returned to training this Monday at the George Helal Training Center, preparing for Wednesday's Copa do Brasil semifinal match against Botafogo at the Maracanã Stadium. The training session was once again closed to the press, who were only allowed access during the final minutes of the training session.
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After training, defender Rafael Vaz gave a press conference in the Victorino Chermont Press Room. Below are the main points from the press conference.
Play on the left side
It involves a lot. It's been a year of hard work, and it's been tough, and for us, anything goes. Flamengo is playing all its cards in this match. We're fully focused. Whoever's on the field will give their all to help Flamengo win.
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After training, defender Rafael Vaz gave a press conference in the Victorino Chermont Press Room. Below are the main points from the press conference.
Play on the left side
It's very gratifying and good to know that the coach, who recently arrived, already trusts me. I hope I lived up to his expectations. I want to help Flamengo, the coach, and my teammates. I'm happy to have played on the left.
Brazilian Cup Semifinal
It involves a lot. It's been a year of hard work, and it's been tough, and for us, anything goes. Flamengo is playing all its cards in this match. We're fully focused. Whoever's on the field will give their all to help Flamengo win.
Teams' posture on the field
I think the approach will be the same as the last game. We can't expose ourselves completely. The match is 90 minutes long, so there's no point trying to settle it in 10. The coach will explain the best way to play, and there's plenty of time. With caution, we can achieve a positive result.
Reinaldo Rueda
He's sharing as much information as possible in this short time with us. With his experience, he's doing everything very well, and the group is assimilating what he wants. By Wednesday, the team will already have the coach's personality. A very intense team, as he himself often says.
Check out the full press conference below, on Fla TV
Check out the full press conference below, on Fla TV