Royal reveals Vitão’s promise before Flamengo debut | OneFootball

Vitão and Royal teamed up in Flamengo's 1-0 victory over Vasco

Vitão's debut for Flamengo impressed everyone, including his partner Emerson Royal. The duo worked together on the right side of the field on Wednesday (21) against Vasco. Thus, the right-back revealed a conversation from when the defender was still at Internacional.

— He said: “I'm coming! Don't worry, I'll be there in a week”. We talked a lot. When it was announced that we would play, the defender told me that we would have a great game -, highlighted Royal, who added:

— That God put this game in our path so we could shine on the field. He's a unique guy, a phenomenal player, who has incredible quality with the ball at his feet. And we said: “we won't let anyone pass on our side, not even the wind” -, stated the wing-back in the mixed zone after the classic at Maracanã.

How did Flamengo beat Vasco?

Vitão and Royal were not heavily challenged defensively. This was because Vasco rarely had possession of the ball to cross the midfield. Thus, the defenders contributed to the constructive part of the 1-0 victory in the third round of the Carioca.

What is Flamengo's next game?

With Vitão and Royal available, Flamengo will play another classic this Sunday (25) against Fluminense. Moreover, the duel takes place from 6 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the fourth round of the Carioca.

Thus, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the game between Flamengo and Fluminense through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay per view) will broadcast the match.

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