Willians wants a win to get out of a "boring situation"
Midfielder believes that the red-black team has the conditions to finish the Brazilian Championship in a better position in the table
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
The current Brazilian champion, Flamengo, is not enjoying a favorable moment in the 2010 edition of Brazil's most important football competition. But that's not why the red-and-blacks will bow their heads. Quite the opposite. As usual, their traditional grit will be the main characteristic of yet another difficult but very achievable journey, considered by the players, coaching staff, and board of directors, to move away from the bottom of the table.
The first step toward that could come as early as Saturday (September 02.09nd), when the team faces Botafogo at 18:30 pm at the Engenhão stadium. There's nothing better than a derby against a rival in a good position in the standings to give the team from Gávea an extra boost. That's the view of midfielder Willians, who praises the opponent but promises a lot of effort to secure a victory.
"Botafogo has a strong team, with quality players, and we have to respect them. Their position in the table shows that they are a qualified team. At the same time, we can't stop pushing forward and looking for results. We are at a point where we really need victories to show our strength and get out of this situation that is frustrating for us," he said.
The midfielder, considered by fans to be one of the most dedicated players on the field, guarantees that his formula of total dedication and determination will not change in the coming rounds. According to him, the motivation is even greater because this weekend's game is a classic, which is worth much more than just three points in the standings.
"Every game is crucial right now. Especially a derby, which we know gives the fans extra motivation and even boosts our morale. It's time for the team to be united, focused, and go after this result, as always at Flamengo, with a lot of desire," he concluded.
The first step toward that could come as early as Saturday (September 02.09nd), when the team faces Botafogo at 18:30 pm at the Engenhão stadium. There's nothing better than a derby against a rival in a good position in the standings to give the team from Gávea an extra boost. That's the view of midfielder Willians, who praises the opponent but promises a lot of effort to secure a victory.
"Botafogo has a strong team, with quality players, and we have to respect them. Their position in the table shows that they are a qualified team. At the same time, we can't stop pushing forward and looking for results. We are at a point where we really need victories to show our strength and get out of this situation that is frustrating for us," he said.
The midfielder, considered by fans to be one of the most dedicated players on the field, guarantees that his formula of total dedication and determination will not change in the coming rounds. According to him, the motivation is even greater because this weekend's game is a classic, which is worth much more than just three points in the standings.
"Every game is crucial right now. Especially a derby, which we know gives the fans extra motivation and even boosts our morale. It's time for the team to be united, focused, and go after this result, as always at Flamengo, with a lot of desire," he concluded.