Vinícius considers the fight for positions healthy
Andrade doesn't confirm, but the midfielder says he should start playing in midfield alongside Kleberson
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
If Andrade's previous decision was between Vinícius Pacheco and Petkovic, now it's between the Serbian and Bruno Mezenga. At least for this Thursday's match against Universidad de Chile at Maracanã. If he opts for Mezenga, Pacheco will play in the middle. If Petkovic, he will move up front. Initially, the number 22 should play in his original position. At the training session held earlier this week, this is how the club's manager selected the team.
"Based on training, I'll play in the middle right next to Kleberson. This competition for position motivates the players a lot, and the winners are Flamengo and Andrade. This way, the coach has several options in a given position and he's the one who always decides who plays and who stays out," he said.
Without Emperor Adriano, the coach has yet to decide who to pair up in attack with Vagner Love. Playing in midfield or attack, Vinícius Pacheco assures the team will go all out for the match.
"We're very focused on this game, because if we win, we'll secure qualification. We're going all out," he said.
Union - Vinícius took the opportunity to reinforce the good relationship he has with Petkovic and assure that there is no ego clash between the two: "Pet and I get along very well, he's a great player, he won many titles with Flamengo, he's already a renowned player. I managed to earn my place within the club this season, but it's Andrade who decides who will be the starter or not," he added.
"Based on training, I'll play in the middle right next to Kleberson. This competition for position motivates the players a lot, and the winners are Flamengo and Andrade. This way, the coach has several options in a given position and he's the one who always decides who plays and who stays out," he said.
Without Emperor Adriano, the coach has yet to decide who to pair up in attack with Vagner Love. Playing in midfield or attack, Vinícius Pacheco assures the team will go all out for the match.
"We're very focused on this game, because if we win, we'll secure qualification. We're going all out," he said.
Union - Vinícius took the opportunity to reinforce the good relationship he has with Petkovic and assure that there is no ego clash between the two: "Pet and I get along very well, he's a great player, he won many titles with Flamengo, he's already a renowned player. I managed to earn my place within the club this season, but it's Andrade who decides who will be the starter or not," he added.