Vitão warns centre-back rivals, hails international break at Flamengo | OneFootball

With Danilo and Léo Pereira in the Brazilian National Team, Vitão tries to ‘win over’ Leonardo Jardim

Of Flamengo’s five matches under Flamengo with Leonardo Jardim, Vitão started in only one, against Corinthians. If the lack of familiarity was working against the center back, that ‘problem’ may have been solved during the FIFA international break. In addition, the squad is missing Danilo and Léo Pereira, who are with the Brazilian National Team. The former Internacional player highlighted the importance of training and sent a message to his ‘competitors.’

— This FIFA break is really good for having this time, this preparation time, this training time, because the calendar in Brazil doesn’t allow you to train much. So we made the most of this FIFA break to adjust a few things, fine-tune things and absorb the Mister’s ideas as much as possible. I hope we can have a strong run in competitions, a victorious run throughout the year — said Vitão to GE, before speaking about the Flamengo center backs who were called up.

— I’m very happy for them. They deserve it. I hope they can perform in the best way possible and have a great game against Croatia. I’ll definitely be cheering for them. And I hope they can keep it going there, but we’re waiting for them here. The Nation can expect a lot of dedication from us in the matches, a lot of commitment, and we’ll chase more wins and important titles throughout the year — added the defender.

HOW IS VITÃO DOING AT FLAMENGO?

Signed at the start of the year from Internacional, Vitão has made only eight appearances for Flamengo, most of them in the Campeonato Carioca. With Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira as undisputed starters, and Danilo as the third option, the recent signing has had little space in the squad.

WILL VITÃO GET ANOTHER CHANCE?

There is a possibility that Vitão will start on Thursday (02), in Flamengo’s match against Bragantino in Bragança Paulista. That’s because Danilo and Léo Pereira are in the United States, where the Brazilian National Team faces Croatia at 9:00 PM (Brasília time).

So, because of the wear and tear, Leonardo Jardim may choose Vitão and Léo Ortiz. The match will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with live coverage on Globo and Premiere, on free-to-air TV and pay-per-view, respectively. Coluna do Fla, of course, will bring all the information.

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