Danilo on injury recovery, praises fight for Flamengo starting spot | OneFootball

Defender Returned to Play for Flamengo After Time in the Medical Department

Flamengo gained a homegrown reinforcement for the continuation of the season. Out of the fields since July 20, Danilo returned to play on Sunday (17), in Mengão's 3-1 victory against Internacional. The defender mentioned that he managed to anticipate his return to the field after a left hamstring injury. Additionally, the experienced athlete praised the competition for position with the Léos: Pereira and Ortiz.

— I am very happy to be back after the injury. The prognosis was six weeks, but I managed to return in four. I want to congratulate the medical and physiotherapy team of Flamengo for the excellent work. Now, it's about gaining rhythm and being in shape to help the team keep winning and playing well —, said Danilo.

— The first thing we understand in the locker room is that there is no reserve or starter. This greatly helps the level of internal competitiveness, which is then reflected on the field. It's not up to me to evaluate the opponents, because everyone does the best job possible. Among us, the competition for position is intense; they are important players who give their all and stay focused and concentrated, which, in the end, is beneficial for the team — added the defender.

— It's a defense of great quality, they are players of national team level. At the same time, it's important to highlight the work of the entire team, because our attackers and midfielders press tirelessly throughout almost the entire match. This greatly facilitates our work in defense, stopping plays when the ball is no longer so clean. The credit, therefore, goes to the entire team —, he pointed out.

DANILO RETURNS AS A STARTER?

Danilo replaced Léo Ortiz and played for 23 minutes. The defender even said he was responsible for Internacional's goal in injury time. The player allowed Rafael Santos Borré to score the consolation goal for the team from Rio Grande do Sul in the match valid for the 20th round of the Brasileirão.

Despite the return, Danilo is expected to remain on the bench this Wednesday (20), when Flamengo faces Internacional. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre, for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores da América round of 16.

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