"I NEEDED THIS GAME TO CLEAN THINGS UP": MATHEUS CUNHA TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF RETURNING TO BE A STARTER FOR FLAMENGO

Starter for Flamengo in the last match, Matheus Cunha gained his first opportunity with Tite in the starting 11 last Saturday (10), in Rubro Negro's 3-0 victory against Volta Redonda. After the match, the goalkeeper commented on the moment and the importance of returning to compete for the position.

"Yes, it's very important. The goalkeeper needs rhythm, that's where he can play best. But this game is very important for me , especially because I needed him to clean up some things, to get better. Thank God, I played a good game, we got the three points and didn't concede goals, which was the best", said Matheus Cunha, about the importance of having played to gain rhythm and gain space in the starting team.

“Doing a good game here, also at Maracanã, is very important to gain confidence and gain even more respect to return to the fight for the position”, commented goalkeeper Matheus Cunha. The 22-year-old archer played for the 90 minutes and ended the match without conceding a goal.

RESERVATION WITH TITE

After not having good performances at the end of last season, Matheus Cunha ended up lose space to Augustín Rossi. This way, the archer remains on the bench and became the Argentine's immediate reserve.

However, the goalkeeper was used again by Mais Querido at the start of the 2024 season. This is because the main squad traveled to the USA to carry out the pre-season and Matheus Cunha stayed in Brazil to join the alternative squad in Rio.

NEXT MATCH

With Matheus Cunha available again, Flamengo's squad will reappear in the CT Ninho do Urubu on the afternoon of this Monday (12) to begin preparations for the clash against Bangu, next Thursday (15), in Aracaju, at 9:30 pm.