Ayrton Lucas admits fatigue after 8 straight starts for Flamengo | OneFootball

Full-back almost left Mangueirão with an assist, but was denied by Marcelo Rangel’s ‘miracle’ save on Pedro’s shot

Flamengo beat Remo in the eighth straight match with Ayrton Lucas as a starter. Therefore, the number 6 admitted accumulated fatigue after the positive result in Belém. Flamengo won 1-0 in the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

What did Ayrton Lucas say about the fatigue in the mixed zone?

– I’m fine, I’m fine, but it’s accumulated fatigue; the pitch was heavy and the match was very physical today. Like in every game, we give everything and end up a little tired at the end. But, thank God, the scare was only at the end, I stayed on the field and the result ended up positive for us -, said the full-back in the mixed zone.

The statement came after Ayrton Lucas grabbed the back of his thigh near the end of the match against Remo. In addition to the eight games, rain had soaked the Mineirão pitch, which made the match more difficult for both teams.

– In football, we have to take great care of ourselves, especially off the pitch. In Brazil the number of games is very high, so we don’t get to choose when we’ll have a run of matches. I’m happy to be responding well physically and staying injury-free, which is the most important thing for an athlete -, highlighted the full-back, who added:

– We take care of recovery off the pitch and also at the club, where we do specific work to feel good. One thing helps the other, and I’m very happy not to have injuries and to be able to keep this routine -, he said in the mixed zone at Mangueirão.

How did Ayrton Lucas perform against Remo?

The game’s goal came from Samuel Lino’s feet. However, Ayrton Lucas could have left Mangueirão with an assist to his name, but goalkeeper Marcelo Rangel made a miracle save on Pedro’s shot and prevented a Flamengo goal.

Why did Ayrton Lucas become a starter at Flamengo?

Ayrton Lucas took over the position after Alex Sandro became unavailable with pain in his right calf. That way, his teammate’s injury opened the door for an extended run as a starter. However, the physical demands of the packed schedule reinforce Ayrton Lucas’ own concern about recovery between matches.

What does Ayrton Lucas’ run of games look like?

09/06 – Flamengo 0x1 Remo – 90 min 09/02 – Flamengo 2×0 Mirassol – 90 min 08/30 – Flamengo 3×0 Botafogo – 90 min 08/22 – Flamengo 2×1 Cruzeiro – 90 min 08/19 – Flamengo 2×1 Cruzeiro – 76 min 08/16 – Flamengo 1×5 Mirassol – 69 min 08/12 – Flamengo 1×1 Cruzeiro – 90 min 08/09 – Flamengo 2×0 Vitória – 90 min

When is Flamengo’s next match? Is Ayrton Lucas available?

With Ayrton Lucas available, Flamengo face Independiente del Valle (ECU) on Thursday (10), in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. Therefore, the match will take place in Quito, at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

See more of Ayrton Lucas’ answers in the mixed zone:

How do you assess your performance and the moments when you saved the team in defense?

Man, I’m happy with the moment I’m living in with this shirt. It’s always special to play for this club. I’m happy with my development, as I had already pointed out. I’m a more attack-minded player, but we always try to give our all. I’m happy with everyone’s commitment. We try to help in attack, but above all we have to defend well, because that’s something the game always demands. We had to adapt to this important aspect of marking. When we don’t concede, it’s good not only for the defense, but for the whole team to stay strong. Up front, we have a lot of players capable of deciding matches, so we’re happy to get another win today.

How important is this defensive chemistry in helping the team grow in this final stretch?

For sure. When we do end up conceding, we watch the videos and think about what we can improve. So finishing another match without conceding is crucial to give us confidence at the back. As I said, we need to defend well and give our all, because we know that if the goal stays untouched, the guys up front will get the job done. The most important thing for us is to maintain that defensive consistency.

The fans support the club all over Brazil, not just in Rio de Janeiro, right?

Of course. The club has fans everywhere and we’re happy when we play away from home. Wherever we go, they support us and cheer us on. Today was an excellent match on and off the pitch. The home fans put on a great show, but our section of the stadium was also packed. I congratulate both sets of fans for the spectacle and, thank God, we came away with a positive result.

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