This Wednesday (29), Flamengo achieved another victory in the Brazilian Championship after beating Internacional 1-0. After the triumph, the red-black coach spoke to the press. Zé Ricardo analyzed the victory, spoke about individual performances and praised the team's evolution.

Inter's play demanded a lot from our team. The victory was important to prevent the leaders from escaping too much. I'm happy because that's the goal: to stay close to the top team and close the gap in head-to-head matches. I didn't think we played well in the first half. I was pleased with the second half. 

I'm emphasizing that if we continue playing well, we'll be close to winning. I'm happy because the goal is to stay close to the top team and close the gap in head-to-head matches.

Corinthians is a team that has maintained its standard for at least three years, even with coaching changes. They have versatile players, supportive fullbacks, and a crowd that really cheers them on at the Arena. We'll prepare well because Flamengo thinks big. We can play on equal terms and put on a good performance there.

He is a great professional, for whom I have deep admiration, and he has earned his place on the team.

When he returned, we had a frank conversation. We discussed our expectations for his presence here. I said he could make a difference. With solid work and things starting to happen, he would be a key player. Guerrero made himself available and has been working hard. He's a star, a role model, and there was no reason he shouldn't be here. If he's happy at Flamengo, he'll have even more visibility and will help us in the Brazilian Championship.