Player was the protagonist of the program 'De Carona com Smigol'
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Midfielder Nicolás De La Cruz, protagonist of the program "De Carona com Smigol", recently discussed the influence of Flamengo's fervent fans and the pressure for positive results. During the interview, De La Cruz highlighted the warm reception from the fans and the need to meet the expectations placed on them by the red and black masses.
For De La Cruz, the energy transmitted by the fans is an essential factor in boosting the team in field. He acknowledged the unconditional support of Flamengo fans, emphasizing that there is a special synchrony between the players and the fanatical fan base. "The fans expect us to give back what they are giving us," said the player.
CONNECTED WITH THE NATIONHowever, the Uruguayan also highlighted the intense pressure that accompanies the representation of Flamengo. In one of the most popular and successful clubs in Brazil, the demand for positive results is constant. De La Cruz admitted that this pressure is an inherent characteristic of the reality of playing for Flamengo, but he viewed it positively, describing it as "good pressure".
Throughout the interview, the midfielder camper shared insights into the team's internal dynamics, highlighting the competitive mentality that permeates the group of players. He emphasized the importance of maintaining concentration and determination in pursuit of the objectives established by the club's technical committee and board of directors.
While Flamengo prepares for the challenges that will come throughout the season, the declaration of De La Cruz serves as a reminder of the importance of the fans' unconditional support and the need to face pressure with determination and focus. In this context, the Uruguayan midfielder's words resonate as an invitation to unity and joint effort in search of new achievements for the club.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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