Arrascaeta responds to Flamengo criticism: "They always try..." | OneFootball

Flamengo has only one win in the last five matches

Flamengo is approaching a run of decisive matches in 2025. Meanwhile, part of the Red-and-Black fanbase is beginning to question the team’s performance, which has dipped in recent outings. The team captain, Arrascaeta addressed the criticism head-on.

— Is it against everyone? For sure! We know it is; I’ve been at this club for a long time and they always try to create a crisis from the outside in, which we try to handle as best as possible here. One loss can’t destabilize us as a group and as a team — he said, before concluding:

— That’s why I tell our fans: now is the time to believe, now is the time to support this club and these players more than ever. I believe in them a lot, and we’re working in the best way possible so that the result on the field can happen in the best way possible — concluded Arrascaeta, in an interview with ‘ESPN’.

What is Flamengo’s current situation?

In the last five matches, Flamengo won only once, drew twice, and suffered two defeats. Consequently, the inconsistent form knocked the team off the top of the Brasileirão. After all, in the previous round of the championship, Mengão came off worse against Bahia, losing 1–0.

On the other hand, Palmeiras came from behind to beat São Paulo 3–2 and took the lead in the Brasileirão. Although both teams have 55 points, Abel Ferreira’s side leads on the tiebreaker: number of wins (17 vs. 16).

And in the Libertadores?

In addition to trying to reclaim the lead in the Brasileirão, Flamengo is trying to secure a spot in the Libertadores final. Having reached the semifinals, the Red-and-Black will face Racing (ARG). The first leg will be on the 22nd, at the Maracanã, while the second match will be in Argentina, on October 29.

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