Everton Cebolinha warns Flamengo squad: don’t repeat the “disaster” | OneFootball

Everton Cebolinha recalled the year 2023, when Flamengo didn’t win anything

After Flamengo’s defeat to Lanús (ARG) in the Recopa, fans remembered 2023, when the team promised a lot but didn’t win anything. A member of that squad, Everton Cebolinha described the season three years ago as a “disaster” and urged the squad to make sure history does not repeat itself.

— I was there in 2023, it was very similar, we lost both titles just like now, but we can’t let it happen again. I’ll even use a stronger word here, but 2023 was a disaster. We didn’t win anything, but we don’t want that — said Everton Cebolinha.

— It was a very difficult year for all of us, we know the quality of the squad, we can deliver much more. If we come together as a group, if everyone holds themselves accountable, gives more in games and in training, we can turn this situation around — added the Flamengo forward.

WHAT HAPPENED IN 2023?

After winning the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil in 2022, Flamengo entered 2023 with high expectations. However, the team lost the Supercopa do Brasil to Palmeiras and the Recopa Sudamericana to Independiente del Valle (EQU). As the season went on, the team also embarrassed itself at the Club World Cup, falling in the semifinals, finished as runners-up in the Carioca and the Copa do Brasil, were eliminated in the round of 16 of the Libertadores, and failed in the Brasileirão.

The start of 2026 is quite similar. Flamengo won the Libertadores and the Brasileirão last year, but has already lost the first two trophies: the Recopa to Lanús (ARG) and the Supercopa to Corinthians. Now, the Rubro-Negro will have a third chance at a trophy in the Carioca.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION IN THE CAMPEONATO CARIOCA?

After winning the first leg 3-0, Flamengo can even lose by two goals against Madureira and still reach the final. The match kicks off at 9pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, next Monday (02). Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match.

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