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What did Walney, midfielder and captain of Bonsucesso, say about the match against Flamengo?

By Pedro Paulo Catonho and Rodrigo Lima

Flamengo beat Bonsucesso 1-0 this Friday (26) at Ninho do Urubu in a training match held during the rubro-negro club’s midseason break. The only goal of the session was scored by Bruno Henrique from the penalty spot. After the match, midfielder Walney, captain of the opposing team, gave an exclusive interview to Coluna do Fla and highlighted the experience of facing the Most Beloved, while also praising the squad and the training center structure.

According to the player, playing against Flamengo meant the fulfillment of a dream for athletes representing lower-budget clubs in Rio de Janeiro football. Walney did not hide his happiness at taking part in the training match and described the moment as one of the best experiences of his career.

“It was one of the best feelings. For those of us at a smaller club, everyone dreams of one day playing against Flamengo. It was a very rewarding experience to live through this moment,” Walney told Coluna do Fla, minutes after the end of the match.

Before the ball got rolling, the captain also tried to keep the Bonsucesso squad calm. According to the midfielder, the message was for the team to play without fear against the reigning Libertadores and Brasileirão champions, the club with the biggest investment in the country.

— The talk was for us to feel relaxed and do what we practice against Flamengo. We also talked about being brave, because it was a great stage to show what we can do. That’s what happened, and we were very satisfied with our performance —, he said.

AFTER ALL, WHAT STOOD OUT MOST ABOUT THE RUBRO-NEGRO SQUAD?

Although he highlighted Flamengo’s collective strength, Walney made a point of naming a few players who impressed him most during the session. Among them, Pedro, Lorran, and Jorginho received special praise. It is worth noting that the youngest is trying to establish himself in the squad after a loan spell at Pisa (ITA).

— All the players have quality, but I have to praise Pedro. His quality is absurd. There’s also Lorran, who is way above average, and Jorginho. If I start saying who people should watch, I’ll have to name everyone (laughs). But some of them are just on another level —, he said, before highlighting Flamengo’s intensity.

“When we talk about Flamengo, it’s about the squad as a whole. They make things difficult for the opponent all the time. But we knew how to deal with that well,” captain Walney said. The match served as preparation for Bonsucesso, who are competing in the Copa Rio.

DID THE SCORELINE COME AS A SURPRISE?

Even in defeat, Walney revealed that Bonsucesso themselves were surprised by the 1-0 scoreline. The captain believes the team managed to compete at a high level and make things difficult for Flamengo this Friday (26) at Ninho do Urubu.

— To be completely honest, we were also surprised by the result. We knew our potential, but we didn’t imagine the score would be only 1-0. Before the game, we talked about making the match difficult, and that’s what we did. We had chances to score, but 1-0 was a fair result for both sides (laughs) —, he joked.

— It was a change of scenery for us. We’re not going through a good moment in the Carioca Série A2, but this match helped us feel lighter and gain confidence. We’ll take this experience against Flamengo into the next match, which is our final in the championship —, he emphasized.

THE REAL MADRID OF THE AMERICAS?

Another point that caught Walney’s attention was the structure of the George Helal Training Center. The player compared Flamengo to Real Madrid (ESP) and said the Bonsucesso squad was impressed by the facilities of the Most Beloved.

“We joked there that Flamengo is our Brazil’s Real Madrid. The structure is phenomenal. The fields, the access routes... everything is impeccable. We said we were at Disney (laughs). No words, it’s a perfect club,” the player concluded in an interview with Coluna do Fla.

WHAT WERE THE OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF THE INTERVIEW?

Did you reconnect with any Flamengo players?

“I came through the youth ranks at Fluminense, so I played a lot with Ayrton Lucas and Pedro there. During the game, we spoke, and I wished them a lot of success. Everything that has been happening in their lives, they deserve it a lot. They were always two incredibly hard-working guys.”

How did the photo with Wallace Yan happen?

“I asked to take a photo with him, and he agreed right away. Wallace Yan gave us a lot of attention, he was super humble. I didn’t know him personally, I’m not friends with him, but he’s a sensational kid.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.