“Madness”: Joaquín Freitas stunned by Flamengo fans, eyes Remo debut | OneFootball

Flamengo fans’ reception in Belém was impressive

Coluna do Fla’s reporters followed Flamengo’s arrival in Belém on Saturday (05), and videos from our team stood out on social media, showing the warm welcome from the Pará-based Nation. Another person who was also amazed by the celebration was Joaquín Freitas, who made his debut this Sunday (06) in the 1-0 win over Remo.

— The reception from Flamengo’s fans was crazy. River’s fans also have a lot of people. Flamengo’s supporters are incredible. I want to thank the fans for their support and also for the way they welcomed me. I’m very grateful for that —, Freitas said in the mixed zone at Mangueirão Stadium.

Freitas came on in the 31st minute of the second half, replacing Pedro. As the Argentine highlighted in his presentation press conference, the striker never gives up on a ball and showed a lot of fight on the field. Asked about his first match, the new signing remained calm.

— I felt very comfortable getting a few minutes in my debut. But the important thing was the win, three points, we played a great match, thank God. Very happy to wear this shirt, I’m grateful to the group that welcomed me well in our day-to-day work and in training —, he added.

— A very tough match, a very complicated pitch. With the rain, it became twice as difficult. But we are favorites in every match, we have to take the lead, and that’s what we did. Now we go game by game. I’m very happy —, Freitas concluded.

NEXT MATCH

With Freitas available, Flamengo return to the field next Thursday (10), at the altitude of Quito, against Independiente del Valle (ECU). Playing at the 2,850-meter altitude of Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa will not be a problem for the Argentine, who recently played in a similar setting.

— I played for River against Independiente Santa Fe at 2,600 meters, more or less similar to what we’ll experience in Ecuador. It can be an obstacle for us, but I believe we will adapt in the best way possible to leave Quito with the best result possible —, Freitas said in closing, referring to the August 19 match in the Copa Sudamericana in Colombia.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— Freitas had 12 actions on the ball, but he couldn’t get a shot off. When he came on, the pitch was unplayable. On top of that, he suffered a foul that could have resulted in the opponent being sent off. I liked his performance, he showed a lot of grit. He can be very useful to the squad —, opined Pedro Paulo Catonho, a journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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