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LÉO PEREIRA HIGHLIGHTS FLAMENGO'S MENTAL STRENGTH IN TURNING THE GAME AGAINST CRICIÚMA

team recovers positions with important victory in mané garrincha

22 Jul 2024 | 12:06 |

To survive the Copa América period without its main players, Flamengo needed a lot of mental strength. However, even with the return of its stars, life for the team led by Tite remains challenging. Last Saturday (20), against Criciúma, the team had to demonstrate resilience to achieve victory, according to defender Léo Pereira.

In an interview with Fla TV, published in the behind-the-scenes video of the game on the club's official YouTube channel, Léo Pereira highlighted the importance of fan support at the Mané Garrincha Stadium . He highlighted that, in addition to the fans, it was crucial to reactivate survival mode to secure the three points.

"As we always play here, we can always see the stadium full, the fans playing their part. Today we were able to be happy, looking for this turnaround. This shows our commitment and our strength to recover. It's not every game that we're going to come out on top, when we come out behind the score, we have to have that strength as a group. Everyone is helping each other. We are achieving our goals in the competition", said Léo Pereira.

BEHIND THE GAME

The team's behind-the-scenes video did not include other statements from the players. nor the traditional motivational speeches in the locker room. Léo Pereira was the only one to speak, while the only voices heard in the dressing room were during the prayer before the match.

IMPORTANT VICTORY

After two consecutive defeats at Maracanã, the Flamengo managed to recover in the Brazilian Championship by beating Criciúma 2-1 at the Mané Garrincha Stadium. With this victory, Rubro-Negro remained in third place, with 34 points, remaining firmly in the fight for the top positions in the championship.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

LÉO PEREIRA HIGHLIGHTS FLAMENGO'S MENTAL STRENGTH IN TURNING THE GAME AGAINST CRICIÚMA