Evertton Araújo on Flamengo signings, 100 games, Libertadores tie | OneFootball

Evertton Araújo shows confidence in Flamengo’s current squad even without new signings

Searching for reinforcements in the transfer market, Flamengo still have not made any signings official in this transfer window. Asked about the arrival of new names by reporter Rodrigo Lima, from Coluna do Fla, defensive midfielder Evertton Araújo showed total confidence in the current Rubro-Negro group.

For the midfielder, the team has the ability to reach its highest level with the players it already has. However, Evertton stressed that any reinforcement who comes to add to the squad will be welcome.

— Our squad, as you know, is a very qualified squad. All the players here are fully capable of taking Flamengo to its highest level. But any players who come to help, to add something, are always welcome. But that’s not in our control, that’s up to the board. I think we players only have to think about whoever comes in and give our best -, he said in an interview in the mixed zone after the 2-0 win over Vitória.

A SPECIAL MILESTONE?

When he came on in the second half of Sunday’s (09) match between Flamengo and Vitória, Evertton Araújo reached the mark of 100 games wearing the Sacred Jersey. After the match, the player spoke about it and gave special thanks.

— I’m very happy, I just have to thank God. Like I said there on FlamengoTV, God turned my life around, (…) I kept getting stronger and stronger, and with every opportunity I had, both with the U-20s and with the senior team, I kept raising my level, I kept working hard -, he said, before continuing:

— Strengthening myself to be here today, this milestone (100 games for Flamengo) is very important to me, I’m very happy, I just have to thank God and my family, who always helped me, always supported me, and send a hug to my father, wish a happy Father’s Day to all fathers -, he concluded.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE MATCH AGAINST CRUZEIRO?

On Wednesday (12), Flamengo face Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. The return leg, with a place in the quarterfinals at stake, will take place the following week at the Maracanã. For Evertton Araújo, the Rio team is ready for the clash.

— A Libertadores match is always special, it’s always different, it has a different atmosphere. But I believe our team is prepared, and we’re going to work these two days until Wednesday so we can get there and, God willing, get a good result. For the next match, we come away with qualification -, he said.

PRAISING HIS TEAMMATES?

Evertton Araújo started the match against Vitória on the bench and came on when the score was still 1-0. After coming on, the player helped set up Bruno Henrique’s goal, which sealed the 2-0 scoreline.

During the celebration, Bruno Henrique points to Evertton Araújo, thanking him for the pass. The young defensive midfielder, however, recognizes the group’s collective effort and values the work of the entire Rubro-Negro squad.

— Everyone is important. (…) that’s what we say in the dressing room before the matches start. Everyone is important. Whoever starts, whoever comes on, everyone for Flamengo, to help Flamengo be where it has to be -, he concluded.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With Evertton Araújo available, Flamengo travel to Belo Horizonte, where they face Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mineirão, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.