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In an interview with the Trivela portal, Léo Ortiz, defender of Flamengo and son of former player Ortiz, opened up about a different experience on the field: playing as a midfielder. In a recent interview, the athlete told how this position is not completely foreign to him, as his first lessons in football were precisely in this role, during the time he played futsal.

"I think it was the first thing I learned in field, coming from futsal, it was this position as a midfielder. So that made me remember some things I learned back in my time at the base, playing in that position," said Léo Ortiz.

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The player highlighted that the experience at futsal was fundamental to his technical and tactical development. Futsal, known for being a sport that requires quick thinking and skill with the ball at your feet, helped Léo improve his game. He mentioned that this futsal base made it easier to adapt when he needed to act as a midfielder, a position that requires good reading of the game and constant movement.

In addition, Léo Ortiz explained how he can take advantage of his defender skills when acting as steering wheel. "I can bring the defender part of the positioning, like covering the other midfielder and also building a little closer to the goalkeeper." This versatility is an asset to the player and his team, allowing him to play different roles depending on the team's needs.

In an atmosphere of camaraderie, the Cruzeiro decided to carry out his training at Ninho do Urubu, Flamengo's training center, before continuing his trip to Santa Catarina. The decision to use Flamengo's facilities reinforces the good relationship between the two clubs, which remains strong and friendly.

Cruzeiro, after their last match, chose to remain in Rio de Janeiro to take advantage of the excellent conditions offered by the center Flamengo training. Ninho do Urubu is known for its cutting-edge structure, which provides an ideal environment for athletes to prepare in the best possible way for future challenges.

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The stay in Rio de Janeiro,< /a> in addition to being strategic in logistical terms, it allowed the Minas Gerais team to focus entirely on training, avoiding additional wear and tear with long and tiring trips. The decision to train at Flamengo's facilities is nothing new, as the good relationship between the clubs has already made this partnership possible on other occasions.