Globo journalist: Rossi is Flamengo’s most decisive goalkeeper | OneFootball

Rossi saved two penalty kicks in Flamengo's shootout against Fluminense

The debut of Leonardo Jardim with Flamengo came with a title. On Sunday (08), the Most Beloved overcame Fluminense in penalties and claimed the 40th trophy of the Campeonato Carioca. After the victory, journalist Eric Faria from Rede Globo praised goalkeeper Rossi.

During his participation in the SporTV broadcast, Eric Faria stated that Agustín Rossi is one of the most decisive goalkeepers in Flamengo's history. The journalist pointed out the difference between being the best and the 'most important'.

— I dare say: Flamengo has had numerous, enormous, great goalkeepers in its history. But I am inclined to say that I think Rossi is the most decisive goalkeeper, not the best goalkeeper in Flamengo's history, but I think he is the most decisive goalkeeper, at least in the last 50 years of Flamengo -, he said.

What is Rossi's importance in Flamengo's title?

In summary, Flamengo fans considered Agustín Rossi the hero of Flamengo's title. This is because the goalkeeper saved two penalty kicks from Fluminense. The first from Guga, and the 'decisive' one from Otávio.

Thus, out of 32 penalty kicks, Rossi made 12 saves. Additionally, the goalkeeper conceded 18 goals. Finally, one went wide and another hit the post. With this, the goalkeeper has established himself as Flamengo's penalty stopper.

What are Rossi's numbers?

And now?

Now, with Rossi available, Flamengo quickly shifts focus. On Wednesday (11), the Most Beloved faces Cruzeiro in the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship. In summary, the match takes place at Maracanã, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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