Ayrton Lucas hails end of poor run after Flamengo reach Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo face Cruzeiro once again this Saturday (22) in the Brasileirão

After starting in the win that secured a place in the Libertadores quarterfinals, Ayrton Lucas said he is confident about his current moment at Flamengo. The left back acknowledged that he had been going through a poor spell, but said he is happy to see that inconsistency as something now behind him.

— Without a doubt, I was in a really poor moment, right? So when it comes to all that talk about looking for another left back, we try not to pay attention to it. But I stayed strong, kept training, because I knew I would get my opportunity and I had to be ready — said Ayrton Lucas, who added:

— At this moment, we can’t relax. When the team needs us, we also have to be in good shape. On the pitch, I try to help the team as much as possible, and I’m happy to be delivering at the right level, as well as happy about qualification — said the wing-back in the mixed zone after Flamengo’s win over Cruzeiro at the Maracanã.

What was Ayrton Lucas’ rough spell at Flamengo like?

In June, the player admitted he performed poorly against Chapecoense in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. As a result, the number 6 said he got everything wrong at Arena Condá and wanted to forget the “terrible” match.

Does Ayrton Lucas credit the comeback to Flamengo’s fans?

— Man, we’re a team with a lot of quality, right? So together with the fans, fighting for one another, that’s our difference. Today was another celebration put on by the supporters — said the player, who added:

— We’re happy, the fans deserved this place, just like we as a team did. We’re happy to secure another qualification here at the Maracanã, where we are very strong with this support — he said.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With defensive midfielder Erick Pulgar available, Flamengo return to the pitch this Saturday (22) to face Cruzeiro in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball starts rolling at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mineirão in Belo Horizonte.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you every detail of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Prime Video (streaming) will broadcast the match against the Minas Gerais side.

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