Varela hits back: Flamengo haven’t lost hunger for trophies | OneFootball

Guillermo Varela gave an interview after Flamengo's draw with Internacional

After the ‘magical year’ in 2025, Flamengo started 2026 in a way that no one expected: four games without a win, a loss in the Supercopa, and the risk of elimination in the Carioca. When asked about the reason for the team's poor moment, Guillermo Varela remained calm and assured that the group still feels ‘hungry for titles’.

— Of course, the pressure comes this way because everyone saw Flamengo’s ability to play just a month ago. So it’s difficult for us and for the fans to see this situation, but we are the first to take responsibility for it. We will keep working to get out of this situation quickly. Work and trust in this squad that has already brought so much joy and still has a lot ahead. This team is very hungry for victory, for lifting trophies still — said Varela.

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO'S RESULTS THIS YEAR?

After the big win by Flamengo over Vasco on January 21, Filipe Luís’ team has not won again this year. Afterwards, the Rubro-Negro lost to Fluminense (Carioca), São Paulo (Brasileirão), and Corinthians (Supercopa), in addition to the draw with Internacional last Wednesday (04).

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAMES?

Now, Flamengo has the chance to get back on track in the coming days. On Saturday (07), the Rubro-Negro faces Sampaio Corrêa in the last round of the group stage of the Campeonato Carioca, at Maracanã. The ball starts rolling at 9 p.m. (Brasília time).

Then, on Tuesday (10), the opponent will be Vitória, for the third round of the Brasileirão, in Salvador. In other words, the Most Beloved will take the field as heavy favorites on both occasions and has a good chance of dispelling the crisis that threatens to settle in at Ninho do Urubu.

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