Diego Ribas: “The answer lies within” for Flamengo’s revival | OneFootball

Friend of coach Filipe Luís, Diego Ribas comments on Flamengo’s current moment

Diego Ribas knows the Flamengo squad well. A friend of coach Filipe Luís and assistant Rodrigo Caio, the former player played alongside some athletes, such as Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique. For the former number 10, the solution to the team’s recent problems lies within the group itself.

— Both are difficult (maintaining success and reaching the top). Everything Flamengo did last year, with the victories, must be respected, but a new year begins and the pressure continues. And the pressure should continue when you play for Flamengo — said Diego Ribas.

— I believe the players know this; they are the first who want to get results, but at the moment, they haven’t been able to. This is temporary. The solution is in there. Just like the problems, the greatest responsibility lies with those inside. Flamengo will find the path to good football and get back to winning — he added, to Lance!.

WHAT DID DIEGO SAY ABOUT LUCAS PAQUETÁ, AFTER ALL?

The former player was also asked about Lucas Paquetá. Diego played alongside the academy product in 2017 and 2018, and believes that the number 20 will be able to grow at Flamengo. For the current commentator, it’s only a matter of time before the most expensive signing in South American football history takes off at his beloved club.

— No one gives anything to anyone in football, just like in life. If they paid what they did for Paquetá, it’s because he earned it and deserved it. He’s a player who has already played in a World Cup and is used to this pressure. He didn’t find Flamengo at its best collective moment — Diego began.

— Individually, we know he will evolve, and I have very high expectations. He’s a great player and has a wonderful history with Flamengo. These tough times can’t erase what each player represents nor take away the hope for what’s to come — he concluded.

DO YOU REMEMBER?

Flamengo faces Madureira this Sunday (22), for the Campeonato Carioca. Diego Ribas and Lucas Paquetá have both scored against this opponent in the same match. On February 21, 2018, at Engenhão, the Red and Black won 4-0. In addition to the two midfielders, Henrique Dourado and Vini Jr also found the net.

Now, with Paquetá in the squad, Flamengo is trying to repeat the rout to secure a good position in the Campeonato Carioca. The match kicks off at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the semifinal. Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage.

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