Welinton: "There's no point in attacking and leaving the defense in disarray"
The defender agrees with Flamengo's offensive approach, but emphasizes the importance of paying attention to defense.
By Direct from Londrina (PR) - From the official website team - in
With the signings of Ronaldinho and Thiago Neves, Flamengo gains great options to build its team in an offensive manner. Playing forward, as coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo himself has stated, is a historical characteristic of the club's teams. However, the players also emphasize the importance of having a strong defense to achieve positive results.
Defender Welinton, for example, assures that the defenders will be fully focused in order to give freedom to those who create plays in attack. According to him, good marking will be as important as scoring goals this season.
"The reinforcements are offensive, but we'll stay back to help the attack in the best way possible. There's no point in just attacking if the defense is disorganized because we'll concede goals. You have to be wise, attentive, for everything to work out. We have to work, think about not conceding goals, so that Flamengo always comes out with victories," explained Welinton, who is excited about his new Flamengo team.
"Experience counts for a lot, and we learn every day, working together, so that everything goes well. It's even difficult to imagine playing alongside Ronaldinho, but we're here to work. We'll treat him the best way, like anyone else. He'll be received with open arms. His cunning and experience can help and teach us even more," he noted.
Despite being excited about the new signings and confident of a good season, Welinton respects the opponents and doesn't see Flamengo as the favorite to win the Campeonato Carioca title, which starts next week.
"The Carioca Championship will be very competitive, difficult as always, and we have to work hard, keep our feet on the ground to prove everything on the field. Flamengo is Flamengo, everyone always wants to beat us, but those who are here know that's how it is, they know the pressure, and we can't give others an opening. We have to work and defend the club in the best way possible," he concluded.
Defender Welinton, for example, assures that the defenders will be fully focused in order to give freedom to those who create plays in attack. According to him, good marking will be as important as scoring goals this season.
"The reinforcements are offensive, but we'll stay back to help the attack in the best way possible. There's no point in just attacking if the defense is disorganized because we'll concede goals. You have to be wise, attentive, for everything to work out. We have to work, think about not conceding goals, so that Flamengo always comes out with victories," explained Welinton, who is excited about his new Flamengo team.
"Experience counts for a lot, and we learn every day, working together, so that everything goes well. It's even difficult to imagine playing alongside Ronaldinho, but we're here to work. We'll treat him the best way, like anyone else. He'll be received with open arms. His cunning and experience can help and teach us even more," he noted.
Despite being excited about the new signings and confident of a good season, Welinton respects the opponents and doesn't see Flamengo as the favorite to win the Campeonato Carioca title, which starts next week.
"The Carioca Championship will be very competitive, difficult as always, and we have to work hard, keep our feet on the ground to prove everything on the field. Flamengo is Flamengo, everyone always wants to beat us, but those who are here know that's how it is, they know the pressure, and we can't give others an opening. We have to work and defend the club in the best way possible," he concluded.