Flamengo idol, Petkovic criticizes Gabigol's performances on Cruzeiro

Idol of Flamengo , Petkovic was not prepared to deal with idolatry ”.

"Gabigol marked history, but had slips," says Pet

The former midfielder highlighted Gabigol's impact on Flamengo , but made considerations about his conduct .

"Gabigol marked history in Flamengo, this no one can deny. It became an idol of the children. But there were slips, behaviors that could stain ... some dissatisfaction of him. Perhaps he became an idol very early and was not prepared psychologically to deal with this idolatry, ”said Petkovic.

For Petkovic, Gabigol still has not presented his best level on the cruise, but can evolve if the focus changes.

“He has a relapse , not as an idol, but as a player . The injuries came. On the cruise, it hasn't started on the right foot yet. But, focusing again on football, will play, ”he said.

“ When you stop playing, you can do whatever you want from life . But when we are at the height, we think we are the most important on the planet. Over time, people lose their vanity and gain maturity. ”

performance and suspension

Gabigol was announced by Cruzeiro on January 1 and premiered on the 25th of the same month. In five games, scored four goals - Being three against Itabirito , on January 30, and one before Uberlândia , in the next game.

However, the striker misses the team in the semifinal of the Mineiro Championship, against América-MG , this Sunday (16). It is suspended after receiving a red card in the classic against Atlético-MG , when it was expelled 30 minutes into the first half for an elbow in Lyanco . At the time, Cruzeiro lost 2-0.