Relegation is not on the minds of the red-blacks
Flamengo is confident of leaving the bottom of the table behind as soon as possible.
By From the official website team - inFlamengo's situation in this year's Brazilian Championship is complicated. The team from Gávea is aiming for a spot in the 2011 South American Championship and also to leave the bottom of the table behind. But the red-and-black players don't even want to hear about the relegation zone. Midfielder Maldonado, for example, explains that the situation isn't the most pleasant, admits that the players often talk about the current situation, but warns: the red-and-black team will improve in the next four rounds.
\The Chilean explains that the fans' apprehension is normal, but he is confident that the team will be motivated not only in the match against Atlético Mineiro but also in the following matches to achieve positive results.
\"The players talk a lot about the situation, which isn't pleasant for anyone. We have to get as many points as possible in these four games. Everyone is looking for something, but it's up to us. That's not on our minds. It will get better. Everything will work out, and we'll define the year well in the next few games. The fans are worried, but we believe in our group and are calm for these four games. There's no apprehension. The group is strong, the situation is still calm, and the key is to get points," he said.
\Maldonado believes that many things were missing during the campaign, but avoids talking about the past and only shows confidence in a better 2011 for the current Brazilian champion.
"We're recovering at a time when there's not much we can do. We missed a lot this year, but we look at the teammates next to us and know their quality. Unfortunately, things didn't happen this year. We needed to face the competition better, but we couldn't. We lost important points, especially at home," he concluded.
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