Vinícius eager for his debut for Flamengo
The goalkeeper will be the starter in the Brasileirão U-23 competition, which starts next Sunday
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - inYoung goalkeeper Vinícius arrived at Flamengo with solid performances for Boavista and Duque de Caxias, but he hasn't yet had his first opportunity to wear the red-and-black jersey in a match. That chance will come next Sunday (September 19.09). The goalkeeper will be the starting goalkeeper for the Gávea team in the Brasileirão U-23 and wants to prove, in this competition, that he has the talent to seize opportunities that arise for the main team as well.
"It's a very good opportunity, since I'm not being used in the first team. I need to take advantage of this championship to gain match fitness and make the most of the opportunity to play. I have to show my quality and prove that I have the ability to play in the first team as well," he said.
The backup goalkeeper position is somewhat thankless. After all, he usually doesn't play during games and has few opportunities to prove himself. Therefore, Vinícius believes this is the time to gain some rhythm so that, if a chance arises with the main team, he'll be ready.
"It's difficult for a backup goalkeeper to get the opportunity to play. I'm training and prepared to do my best. When the first team needs me, I'll already be in the rhythm, and I need to always be playing to be at my best," said the goalkeeper, who emphasized the importance of playing in a Fla vs. Flu match.
"Fla x Flu is always different. It doesn't matter if it's U-23, U-20, main... It's always a classic, good to play and it will be a good opportunity for us to show our potential and play well," he concluded.
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