Ceará player urges squad before Flamengo clash at Maracanã | OneFootball

Fernando Sobral commented on Flamengo's current moment

After winning the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo now has a commitment in the Brazilian Championship against Ceará this Wednesday (03). Thus, midfielder Fernando Sobral from the Ceará team emphasized respect but urged courage to try to face Mengo.

— The guys will come in light, right? After a title. So they will come in with everything in their favor. But we have to come in very focused, determined, believing that it is possible to spoil their party. We are going there to play a great game, we are not going for a walk. We will give our best to try to score there —, started Fernando Sobral.

— Flamengo will come very strong, wanting to impose their game at every moment, from the first second of the game. (…) Respecting the Flamengo team, which in my view today is the best team in Brazil —, concluded the Ceará player during a press conference.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF FLAMENGO AND CEARÁ?

Flamengo is virtually the champion of the Brazilian Championship, after drawing with Atlético-MG away. Thus, a simple victory against Ceará guarantees the Brazilian Championship title for the red-black team.

On the other hand, Ceará is experiencing a tense moment in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship. This is because the team drew with Cruzeiro, saw their rivals win, and is now close to the relegation zone. Thus, a defeat to Mengo could lead the team to the Z-4.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS CEARÁ?

Thus, Flamengo hosts Ceará this Wednesday (03) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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