Bruno Henrique on tough year after title, praises Flamengo’s support | OneFootball

The forward Bruno Henrique went through a challenging year at Flamengo. In August, the player was reported to the STJD (Superior Court of Sports Justice) for deliberately getting a yellow card in a match against Santos at Mané Garrincha, valid for the 2023 Brasileirão, allegedly to benefit bettors.

In September, he was sentenced to a 12-game suspension. However, Flamengo managed to obtain a suspensive effect for the athlete. By November, the number 11 was judged again by the STJD, but escaped suspension and was only fined R$ 100,000. The process, however, extended throughout the second half of the year, causing anxiety due to the delay in the decision.

Despite this, Bruno Henrique remained focused on Flamengo and tried not to let it affect him. The player revealed that the support from the team and his family was crucial throughout the process.

“My teammates were very important to me. My family, my children. The most important thing was not to lose focus. I worked behind the scenes, where people don't see, because it's a mental job we do. I was very strong at that moment to help Flamengo, and I believe I helped in the best way possible in some games. Being a champion once again shows that we are on the right path,” said the forward in an interview with SporTV.

Bruno Henrique is not wrong. Since being reported by the STJD, he continued his work and kept contributing significantly to Flamengo in the Brasileirão and the Libertadores. He scored eight goals in this final stretch of the season, the last one against Atlético-MG, in the 36th round.

Moreover, the number 11 has also been an important part of the team in the absence of Pedro, who is recovering from a forearm fracture and a muscle injury in his left thigh. The forward has publicly stated that he doesn't like playing as a number nine, but he made himself available to take on the role when Filipe Luís needs him.

With Bruno Henrique, Flamengo is now preparing for the Intercontinental Cup. The Carioca Rubro-Negro will face Cruz Azul from Mexico in the quarter-finals.

“We know the World Cup is tough, but Flamengo dreams of this title,” concluded the player.

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