Another big challenge in the Brazilian Championship is approaching and, this time, a classic. After the team's first tactical training session aimed at the match against Botafogo, held at Ninho do Urubu this Thursday (01), the red-black captain Réver appeared at the Victorino Chermont Press Room, where he gave a press conference after the activities on the field were completed.

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The defender analyzed the important match this Sunday (04), which will be played at the Raulino de Oliveira stadium, in Volta Redonda, highlighting the good moment experienced by the opponent and the time of the match, which will have the ball rolling from 11 am.

"We know that our opponent is having a great moment. Yesterday, they qualified for the Copa do Brasil. It will be a tough game, difficult as it always has been between Flamengo and Botafogo. I hope we have the same competence we've shown in the matches we've faced them. We know it will be a different game because of the teams' current form. Playing at home, we are very strong. So, I hope that we will be able to put what we've done during the week into practice on Sunday," said the captain, who anticipates a high temperature for the match, given that it will be played in the morning. "It has all the makings of a heated classic. Not only because it's a classic, but mainly because of the time of the game. A different time, where the players suffer the most," he commented.

Réver also appealed for a peaceful game, both on and off the field. The defender hopes for a stadium full of families and children, and that the players on the field will serve as an example to further consolidate this positive atmosphere.

"I hope everything goes well, that it's a peaceful classic. That we, too, on the field, can have this awareness and not encourage violence, because we are there and we are role models for many children, many families. So, instead of encouraging violence, we can strengthen the presence of more children in the stadium," he projected.

Following the conversation with journalists, other topics were addressed, such as the possible returns of Diego and Éverton to the team, as well as the debut of Argentine midfielder Darío Conca. The captain also discussed contract renewal, emphasizing his desire to continue wearing the sacred jersey and reinforcing his commitment to the team.