Bruno Pivetti assesses physical and mental fatigue of the Garotos do Ninho | OneFootball

After a draw against Portuguesa-RJ in the debut of the Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo faces Bangu this Wednesday. Coach Bruno Pivetti spoke about the physical and mental condition of the team.

With the professional team still returning to training, the club is expected to take the field again with a team composed of youth players.

“We experienced physical and mental fatigue also from trying to secure the result at the end of the game. The team was rewarded and scored the equalizing goal in the final minutes, a sign of the players' determination. Now we need to recover the players in the best way possible to face Bangu,” said the coach.

Bruno Pivetti has led Flamengo in 26 opportunities, having won 15 matches, drawn six times, and lost five games.

“We had a significant volume of ball possession compared to the opponent, which we managed to convert into goal-scoring opportunities. Defensively, we have some adjustments to make, especially in pressing higher to compact the team more and suffer less defensively,” he stated.

Another Chance for the Garotos do Ninho

For the second time this season, the young players of the club will have the chance to showcase their quality. Fla chose not to play in the Copinha, to prioritize the development of the athletes during the pre-season.

“It's a great opportunity for them to show themselves to the club. They are players who know each other well, have been working together since last year, and we have a strong collective, with individual talents who will serve the team. We work hard in the youth categories, and the players always have this eagerness to represent Flamengo's main team and our fans in the best way,” he declared.

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