Vandinho, who scored the winning goal against Sport, was confirmed by coach Caio Júnior as the starting player for Saturday's match against Náutico at Estádio dos Aflitos. The player celebrated the opportunity and assured that he is ready to score in Recife.

"I hope to keep this good streak going. A striker thrives on goals, and I hope to score against Náutico. The intention is always to help Flamengo win. The team is prepared and ready to put in a good performance on Saturday. I'm very happy to have earned this opportunity in the team and I'll work hard to keep it."

With the Aflitos pitch in such poor condition, Vandinho believes that long-range shots could be a weapon for the red-blacks.

"We need to shoot more at goal. The team is moving the ball well, creating chances, but is lacking in finishing. With the condition of the pitch at Aflitos, shooting can be a weapon. The uneven pitch makes things difficult for attackers and defenders. Who knows, maybe a Náutico defender will make a mistake and I'll take advantage."