"It is not possible to play", Boto explains time change between Flamengo x Vasco

O Flamengo made a formal request to the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (Ferj) to modify the classic time against Vasco , scheduled for Next Saturday (15). The request aims to prevent the match from taking place at 4:30 pm, initially defined, due to the high temperatures recorded in the city. The club wants the confrontation to be held at 9:45 pm (Brasília time). Flamengo/5981 "Target =" _ Blank "> mengão , explained the reasons for the request and stressed that Brazilian weather conditions make it difficult to practice football at certain times. According to him, change is essential to preserve the health of athletes and ensure a better technical level on the field. P> The leader pointed out that, in Europe, where he has worked, the games played at warmer times raised doubts about the intensity of Brazilian football. For him, this condition does not reflect the true potential of national sport. In addition, Boto mentioned the need to preserve the main players, avoiding excessive wear early on the season. increase physical wear. We cannot expose our players to this kind of situation anytime soon in the year , ”said the director. P> Faced with the request of Flamengo , Ferj decided to change the time of confrontation against Vasco. Initially scheduled for 4:30 pm, the duel valid for the penultimate round of the Carioca Championship will now be held at 21h45, in Maracanã. The change meets the club's concerns and seeks to ensure better game conditions for athletes. In Rio de Janeiro it has been a determining factor for team performance. Last Saturday (08), for example, Flamengo and Fluminense faced each other at the same stadium at 4:30 pm and, due to the high temperatures, both teams presented a lower than expected performance. The situation resulted in boos of the fans, which expected more intense performance on the field.