Pedro: Giving my all for Club World Cup return with Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo could not count on the forward Pedro, one of the main names in the squad, for the Copa Libertadores final nor for the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship. The expectation, however, is that the scenario might change for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

Pedro is dealing with two physical issues. Initially, the number 9 fractured his forearm in the Libertadores semifinal. Then, in the last days of November, he suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh. The player has shown optimism about his recovery and said he is doing everything to play in the former Club World Cup.

“The arm has improved well. I'm almost 100%, not 100% yet, but well recovered. Unfortunately, I had the thigh injury that took me out of this game and the final as well, but I'm giving my life to be in the World Cup, no doubt. It's not easy, because it was a serious, severe injury, but God willing, I'll be there. I believe there are great things to happen this year still,” the athlete commented to SporTV.

“Until the day comes, I will be fighting for it, recovering, resting, treating 24 hours to try to be in this World Cup, because it would be a dream to play another World Cup for Flamengo,” he continued.

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Flamengo debuts in the Intercontinental Cup this Wednesday against Cruz Azul from Mexico. If they advance to the semifinals, the Rubro-Negro will face Pyramids from Egypt. In case of reaching the final, the team from Rio will compete for the title against none other than PSG, the current European champion.

“I am thinking and aiming for this. As I said, it’s not easy, but I believe anything can happen. I hope to be there [in the World Cup],” projected the forward.

But before traveling to Qatar for the continental tournament, Flamengo will also celebrate the recent victories in the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship. Despite the injury, Pedro will certainly be part of the celebrations, as he also proved important in the season, with 15 goals in 37 games.

“I was out in the last Brazilian game, in the Libertadores final too, but I felt like I was on the field with my teammates. I know how much we dedicated ourselves this year to win the titles. I ended up being important in both titles, my teammates helping me every day to evolve and grow with them. It was what we wanted, to finish the year winning, which is what Flamengo demands: to win, win, and win. Without a doubt, I am very happy, feeling like I’m on the field. Each title is unforgettable for me, it’s like the first one. God willing, we will fight for another title, because there’s still the World Cup,” concluded the number 9.

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