Flamengo icon ‘loses it’ and blasts squad after Bragantino defeat | OneFootball

Hero of the Brazilian six-title triumph, Ronaldo Angelim raised his tone after Flamengo’s defeat

A former player and die-hard Flamengo fan, Ronaldo Angelim usually gives his take on the team after matches. After the 3-0 loss to Bragantino, it was no different. The hero of Flamengo’s sixth Brazilian league title raised his tone and called for more commitment from the current squad.

— Man, it had been a long time since I’d seen Flamengo play such a poor match. Getting beat 3-0 was getting off lightly. If it weren’t for Rossi, it could easily have been five or six. Way below par. Danilo’s interview — I’ll make his words my own. Horrible, Flamengo need to improve. It’s disgraceful, considering the squad Flamengo have. The team has to compete more —, Angelim began.

— Bragantino ran rings around them, did whatever they wanted, played, created chances, and Flamengo just stood there watching. With the investment Flamengo have… Several players for every position… They have to fight more, want it more. There’s so much quality in this Flamengo squad. They have to compete more, what they’re showing is far too little. Apathetic. We who are Flamengo supporters won’t stop cheering —, added the “Skinny Man of Steel.”

SO, HOW DID FLAMENGO DO AGAINST BRAGANTINO?

Bragantino came into the match in crisis, winless in six games and, until then, with the worst attack in the Brasileirão, with six goals. However, the São Paulo side completely dominated the match and scored three, through Pitta, Gabriel, and Lucas Barbosa. The clash also featured a goal disallowed by VAR and miraculous saves by Rossi, as Ronaldo Angelim pointed out.

As for the Most Beloved, apathetic as they were, they barely troubled opposing goalkeeper Tiago Volpi. Flamengo’s situation became even more critical early in the second half, when Erick Pulgar was shown a red card for striking an opponent.

WHEN IS THE NEXT MATCH, THEN?

Flamengo will have the chance to erase the terrible impression left by the loss to Bragantino this Sunday (05), against Santos, at the Maracanã. In a match valid for the tenth round of the Brasileirão, the Rubro-Negro will look for all three points starting at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã.

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