In the mixed zone of Ilha do Urubu, Rhodolfo spoke to reporters about another important result for the Mais Querido in the Brazilian Championship. In a crucial month for the red-and-black team's season, the 2-0 victory over Sport returned Flamengo to fourth place in the competition. A key player in the team's defensive solidity, Rhodolfo commented on the result and the squad's strength in this run.
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"We had a meeting at the beginning of the month to discuss this crucial September for us, with several important matches in the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, and the South American Cup," he said, commenting on the changes made to the team by the Colombian coach. "That's why the coach rotates the team. It's difficult to maintain the same level in every match. Sometimes there's a lack of synergy, with players who don't have much game rhythm. I think he's making the right changes at the right time, and the players are doing their job," he praised.
One of the players given a new opportunity was goalkeeper Alex Muralha. Received a standing ovation from the fans at Ilha do Urubu, the number 38 put in a decisive performance to prevent Flamengo from conceding a goal against the Pernambuco team. Rhodolfo praised Muralha's performance and emphasized the group's confidence in his work.
"We players also support him every day. He's a spectacular guy. An excellent goalkeeper, who already proved that by joining the Brazilian national team," he commented. "We were very happy when the fans chanted his name throughout the game, trying to support him. I'm sure he'll help us a lot," he praised.
The team's efforts to achieve its goals continue, and its progress becomes more evident with each match. "We're starting to take the coach's work and implement what he wants and what he teaches us in training," Rhodolfo concluded.