Midfielder Sambueza was confirmed by coach Caio Júnior in the starting lineup for the match against Botafogo on Sunday at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. The Argentine was excited about the opportunity given by the coach. "It's great to be able to play. I had the opportunity against Atlético-MG, but it wasn't in my position. I like playing as a midfielder, as I always did at River Plate. I'm going into an important match for Flamengo and I hope to deliver. It will be special to play in a derby at Maracanã." Booed in the 3-0 loss to Atlético-MG, Sambueza sees Sunday's derby as an opportunity to regain the fans' trust. "I'm calm. I have a lot of respect for the Flamengo fans, who always support the team. If I was booed, it's because I played poorly and I deserved it. But now it's over. This is a derby, and I'll give it my all. I hope to bring joy to the Flamengo fans on Sunday."