Renê analyzes the good moment at the club and is already thinking about the classic against Botafogo
The full-back spoke to journalists at a press conference held at Ninho do Urubu
By John Peter Granette - in
Flamengo continues preparing for the derby against Botafogo, and before the final training session for the match, the left-back spoke to reporters at a press conference held at Ninho do Urubu. The number 6 highlighted his current situation with the Manto Sagrado and discussed the competition for position with Miguel Trauco.
"I'm working hard to stay on the team. I know Trauco is a guy who's played in the World Cup and has a lot of quality. This makes me work even harder. They said Flamengo was looking for other full-backs, but I think we're well-served in that position."
The classic against the black and white team will be this Saturday (26), at 17 pm, at Nilton Santos. Renê guaranteed that the team is ready to play a great game and make Botafogo's journey in the Guanabara Cup difficult.
"It's difficult to talk about the opponent. We know Botafogo hasn't had two good rounds, but that's none of our business. We're going for the three points. If Botafogo doesn't make it to the semifinals, that's even better. It's good to take out a strong opponent who we can face later in the competition."
The left-back also spoke about the characteristics of a state classic and guaranteed that the team will enter focused on winning.to take three more points in the competition.
"Just because it's a classic makes us more alert. A classic minimizes differences. We're working hard. What's past is past. Last year is in the past. We want to win tomorrow."
Coach Abel Braga hasn't yet decided on his starting lineup and has already made it clear that he'll likely rotate the team at times. Renê spoke about the new manager's work philosophy.
"I'm one of those people who likes to play all the time. But what Abel is doing has its positive aspects. We have a week to work. It helps us pick up the work philosophy faster. Flamengo is qualified to have two teams."
Check out other excerpts from the press conference
Teams' stance against Flamengo
Not just Botafogo, but every team transforms against Flamengo. We study and watch videos, but these guys come across differently. Their desire to beat Flamengo drives them to come out with a strong edge. We're all familiar with this story.
Investment made for 2019
Football isn't an exact science. Just because Flamengo signed several top-level players doesn't mean they're the favorite. Budget doesn't matter, but with the team we have and the work we're doing, we'll fight for titles. With humility, this group can celebrate several.
Classic at the beginning of the season
Classics are always tough. At the beginning of the season, it gets a little tougher. We're not at our ideal pace yet, but it's tough for both sides. Botafogo is coming off two poor results, but they'll give it their all against us. We can't let them win on their own terms.