Rossi backs João Victor after Flamengo defeat: "We’re a team" | OneFootball

Flamengo lost to Fluminense 2-1 on Wednesday night at Maracanã, during the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. After the final whistle, goalkeeper Rossi lamented the result and defended the young João Victor, who was booed by the fans. The Argentine also emphasized that despite the setback, the Rubro-Negro remains at the top of the competition.

“Firstly, we missed the chance to extend our lead at the top. When one makes a mistake, everyone must work to recover from it. It has happened many times with other players. We are a team. We tried for the goal, but it came too late. We are still in the lead. We know we can lose points just as Palmeiras did,” said Rossi, to Premiere.

Standings Situation

With the negative result, Flamengo lost the opportunity to widen their lead at the top after Palmeiras' earlier draw. The Rubro-Negro remains with 71 points and sees the gap to the runner-up shrink to just two. Verdão, in second place, now has 69 points.

Flamengo's Next Match

Flamengo vs Red Bull Bragantino Competition: Brazilian Championship (35th round) Date and Time: 11/22 (Saturday), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

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