Rogério has not yet defined the starting team
The coach will observe the players again this Friday before confirming the team for Sunday's game.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Fernando started training as a starter in Flamengo's last training sessions, but that doesn't mean he'll start against Corinthians on Sunday (08.08/XNUMX) at Pacaembu. Coach Rogério Lourenço is still studying the possibilities for forming the midfield with the absence of midfielder Correa.
Youngster Antônio was also tested in the position, and Rômulo, who has already started in a few matches this season, isn't ruled out either, precisely because he plays a different role than the other holding midfielders. The same goes for Welinton, who would transform the 4-4-2 formation into a 3-5-2.
"We don't have that fixed first man. We have players with different characteristics. Fernando is a strong midfielder, with quality passing. Antônio also has more of this style, and Rômulo can act as a false third center-back. I'm still observing and studying the possibilities," explained the Flamengo coach.
For Kleberson, one of the Rubro-Negro's midfield references, if Fernando is confirmed as a starter, he has everything to do well.
"We know Fernando is a great player, a good kid who's finding his place at Flamengo. He's a player who comes forward well, who gets out into the game, and can get into the box well. Correa played a role holding the ball a little more and coming out less. With his arrival, I and Willians have to balance it out to hold the ball a little more and not expose our defense," analyzed the player, who still believes there's room in the sector for Renato Abreu.
"Renato has a history at Flamengo, prestige, and everyone's affection. We're really rooting for him to be fit enough to play. Flamengo is the one who benefits from this. Whoever is in better shape will play. If both are fit, they both play, and the most important thing is for Flamengo to come out on top," he added.
Youngster Antônio was also tested in the position, and Rômulo, who has already started in a few matches this season, isn't ruled out either, precisely because he plays a different role than the other holding midfielders. The same goes for Welinton, who would transform the 4-4-2 formation into a 3-5-2.
"We don't have that fixed first man. We have players with different characteristics. Fernando is a strong midfielder, with quality passing. Antônio also has more of this style, and Rômulo can act as a false third center-back. I'm still observing and studying the possibilities," explained the Flamengo coach.
For Kleberson, one of the Rubro-Negro's midfield references, if Fernando is confirmed as a starter, he has everything to do well.
"We know Fernando is a great player, a good kid who's finding his place at Flamengo. He's a player who comes forward well, who gets out into the game, and can get into the box well. Correa played a role holding the ball a little more and coming out less. With his arrival, I and Willians have to balance it out to hold the ball a little more and not expose our defense," analyzed the player, who still believes there's room in the sector for Renato Abreu.
"Renato has a history at Flamengo, prestige, and everyone's affection. We're really rooting for him to be fit enough to play. Flamengo is the one who benefits from this. Whoever is in better shape will play. If both are fit, they both play, and the most important thing is for Flamengo to come out on top," he added.
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