After the 2-0 victory against São Paulo on Sunday afternoon (2), coach Zé Ricardo gave a press conference at Ilha do Urubu and spoke about the current situation at Flamengo, as well as looking ahead to the difficult match against Palestino next Wednesday.
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"The game was tough and I'm very proud of everything the team produced today. The pitch was a bit heavy because of the rain, but the players were very effective. I think we're growing again and I have to congratulate them, because we deserved the victory," said Zé Ricardo.
The coach took the opportunity to comment on the good moment Flamengo is experiencing in the Brazilian Championship. "We would have liked to have started the championship better, but it didn't happen. We need to score well and win like this at home, in addition to winning points away as well, as happened against Bahia. We will recover this week and then focus on Wednesday's game, which will be very difficult in Santiago," said the coach.
In the Brazilian Championship, there is a limit of five foreign players per team in each match, which led Zé Ricardo to opt for Mancuello instead of Conca in the squad for the game. The coach also spoke about the matter and about the trip to Chile, which will take place this Monday.
"Some players will not travel to Santiago for the Copa Sudamericana match, but we will define that after the squad's return tomorrow. We have a limit on foreign players in the Brasileirão and, naturally, we always have this indecision between Mancuello and Conca, since they play in the same position. Mancuello had a great week of training and did well in the practice match. He deservedly made the squad for this game. Conca is also very important to us," concluded the Flamengo coach.
Fan club members have the pride of playing alongside each victory: the money goes to football and brings more reinforcements, new talent, and infrastructure to the training center. And they also have advantages in official stores to buy the jersey and wear it with pride! Click and join now.
"The game was tough and I'm very proud of everything the team produced today. The pitch was a bit heavy because of the rain, but the players were very effective. I think we're growing again and I have to congratulate them, because we deserved the victory," said Zé Ricardo.
The coach took the opportunity to comment on the good moment Flamengo is experiencing in the Brazilian Championship. "We would have liked to have started the championship better, but it didn't happen. We need to score well and win like this at home, in addition to winning points away as well, as happened against Bahia. We will recover this week and then focus on Wednesday's game, which will be very difficult in Santiago," said the coach.
In the Brazilian Championship, there is a limit of five foreign players per team in each match, which led Zé Ricardo to opt for Mancuello instead of Conca in the squad for the game. The coach also spoke about the matter and about the trip to Chile, which will take place this Monday.
"Some players will not travel to Santiago for the Copa Sudamericana match, but we will define that after the squad's return tomorrow. We have a limit on foreign players in the Brasileirão and, naturally, we always have this indecision between Mancuello and Conca, since they play in the same position. Mancuello had a great week of training and did well in the practice match. He deservedly made the squad for this game. Conca is also very important to us," concluded the Flamengo coach.