Cruz Azul boss sends message before Intercontinental v Flamengo | OneFootball

Nicolás Larcamón outlined the tough sequence that Cruz Azul will face before playing Flamengo

If Flamengo is going through a heavy sequence with the Libertadores title and the final stretch of the Brasileirão, their opponent in the Intercontinental Cup, Cruz Azul (MEX), is experiencing a similar moment. Cruz Azul plays the semifinals of the Mexican Championship on Wednesday (03) and Saturday (06) before traveling to Qatar. The team's coach, Nicolás Larcamón, spoke about the sequence, which will have the Rubro-Negro in their path.

— We have to be capable of tackling one match at a time. I think it's the best way to build this path we desire. The level of demand will be extremely high, but we trust and have worked hard in these five months so that almost the entire squad is connected, attentive, prepared, and trained to face the moments of this December with the levels of demand we will have. And that's where many teams talk about everything together, about the team, team always —, said the coach.

— Of all those phrases that often perfume the locker rooms, feeling that we are in a great opportunity to show the value and quality of the collective synergy that exists in us. And I feel that the moment has come to face everything that comes our way with this almost totality of variants within the squad, to arrive at the matches with fresh legs, with a rested mind, and above all, to be able to assume all the level of demand that comes upon us in these ten days ahead —, added the coach.

WHAT IS CRUZ AZUL'S SEQUENCE?

After eliminating Chivas (MEX) in the quarterfinals of the Mexican Championship on Sunday (30), Cruz Azul will not have much time to rest. On Wednesday (03), Flamengo's opponent begins the semifinal clash against Tigres (MEX). The return match takes place on Saturday (06).

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SEQUENCE?

On the other hand, Flamengo is also experiencing a similar moment. After winning the Libertadores on Saturday (29), Mengão is seeking the title of the Brasileirão. There are two rounds left, against Ceará and Mirassol, on Wednesday (03) and Sunday (07). However, the Rubro-Negro might have an advantage: if they beat the black-and-white team, they will be champions in advance.

Thus, Flamengo could rest the team against Mirassol. After all, the clash with Chivas takes place on December 10, in Qatar, starting at 2 PM (Brasília time). Coluna do Fla, of course, will follow all the steps of Mengão in the competition.

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