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Léo Pereira analyzed Flamengo's terrible moment in the season

Flamengo suffered yet another defeat this season. On Thursday (26), Lanús (ARG) won the Recopa Sudamericana 3-2 in extra time at Maracanã. This failure adds to the runner-up finish in the Supercopa and the poor start in the Brasileirão. When questioned about the current situation, Léo Pereira mentioned that there is internal pressure, including from the club's president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista.

— We owe it to ourselves. We owe results to the fans, to ourselves, to the club, which thrives on victories. Even before the fans' pressure, there is internal pressure among us. This week, we talked a lot, there was even a conversation with the president for the improvement of the entire squad. We are in debt, the fans are demanding, we have to show why we wear this jersey — said Léo Pereira as he left Maracanã.

— We have to be very strong mentally. The pressure will exist, Flamengo is like that. Since I arrived, it has been like this. Because of Flamengo's history, there is pressure. We have to be strong in these moments not to falter, so we can turn things around — he added.

HOW IS FLAMENGO'S YEAR GOING?

In two months, Flamengo lost the Supercopa to Corinthians in Brasília, and the Recopa to Lanús at Maracanã. In the Brasileirão, they have four points from three matches, with a loss to São Paulo, a draw with Internacional, and a victory over Vitória.

CHANCE FOR REDEMPTION?

Flamengo will have another chance to compete for a trophy in this first quarter. After defeating Madureira 3-0 in the first leg, the Rubro-Negro is close to advancing to the final. The return match will be this Monday (02) at Maracanã. Whoever advances will face Fluminense or Vasco.

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