Rogério asks for support from the fans on Saturday
Coach expects a packed Maracanã to push Flamengo against Ceará
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Nothing beats one round after another. In a points-based league, it's crucial that a team doesn't get carried away by the euphoria of a win or the depression of a loss. That's why Flamengo has already forgotten the negative result against Corinthians and is already focusing on next Saturday's (August 14.08) match against Ceará.
Coach Rogério Lourenço believes the Brasileirão is a competition characterized by balance and is betting on a new surge from Flamengo. According to him, with two or three positive results, the team will gain not only points in the standings but also the confidence to showcase its best football.
"The championship is long, nothing is set in stone, and there are teams that manage two or three wins and climb the table. Of course, we know we need to improve in some areas and get more points, and we're going after those results," he said.
The match against Ceará is crucial for Flamengo's hopes in the competition, and as Flamengo's manager stated, a positive result could put the team back in contention for a spot in the top four. With 4 points, Flamengo sits in tenth place, but with a win over Ceará, who are third with 17, and hoping for a combination of other results, the team could finish the 21th round as high as fourth place.
"We have this match at Maracanã and I hope to count on the support of our fans to turn this around," he added.
The history of the two teams' clashes demonstrates the Flamengo's complete dominance: only 15 matches have gone by, with Flamengo winning eight, drawing four, and losing only three, scoring 24 goals and conceding 15. The last meeting between Flamengo and Ceará was in the 2005 Copa do Brasil, when Flamengo eliminated Ceará with a 2-0 win in Fortaleza and a 1-1 draw in Rio.
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Coach Rogério Lourenço believes the Brasileirão is a competition characterized by balance and is betting on a new surge from Flamengo. According to him, with two or three positive results, the team will gain not only points in the standings but also the confidence to showcase its best football.
"The championship is long, nothing is set in stone, and there are teams that manage two or three wins and climb the table. Of course, we know we need to improve in some areas and get more points, and we're going after those results," he said.
The match against Ceará is crucial for Flamengo's hopes in the competition, and as Flamengo's manager stated, a positive result could put the team back in contention for a spot in the top four. With 4 points, Flamengo sits in tenth place, but with a win over Ceará, who are third with 17, and hoping for a combination of other results, the team could finish the 21th round as high as fourth place.
"We have this match at Maracanã and I hope to count on the support of our fans to turn this around," he added.
The history of the two teams' clashes demonstrates the Flamengo's complete dominance: only 15 matches have gone by, with Flamengo winning eight, drawing four, and losing only three, scoring 24 goals and conceding 15. The last meeting between Flamengo and Ceará was in the 2005 Copa do Brasil, when Flamengo eliminated Ceará with a 2-0 win in Fortaleza and a 1-1 draw in Rio.
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