Brasileirão: Vasco forward reveals extra motivation before Flamengo clash | OneFootball

What did Vasco forward Nuno Moreira say about the derby against Flamengo?

Vasco will face Flamengo as their next opponent in the Brasileirão. Already looking ahead to the ‘Clássico dos Milhões,’ which takes place on Sunday (03) at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, forward Nuno Moreira showed confidence about taking on the Rubro-Negro.

— It’s a match we want to win, just like any other match in any competition. We need the win too. And because of who the opponent is, it gives us even more motivation —, said Nuno Moreira after Vasco’s win over Olimpia (PAR) on Thursday (30).

It is important to point out that Vasco head into the derby against Flamengo with momentum, as they earned a solid 3-0 win over Olimpia at São Januário. As a result, the Cruzmaltino side ended their winless streak in the Copa Sudamericana.

In the match against Olimpia, Vasco used the same tactic they have been adopting in continental competition matches. As such, the team was made up of players considered backups. That gave the starters more time to rest and prepare for the derby against Flamengo.

HOW DOES FLAMENGO COME INTO THE MATCH AGAINST VASCO IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Flamengo will take the field against Vasco with some important absences. Starting with Arrascaeta, who underwent surgery on his right collarbone after the match against Estudiantes (ARG) in the Copa Libertadores. The Uruguayan will, in fact, be out for quite some time.

The list of absences does not stop there. Lucas Paquetá and Erick Pulgar remain under the care of Flamengo’s medical department. Finally, Léo Pereira returns after receiving stitches in his left shin.

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO VS VASCO MATCH IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

The match between Flamengo and Vasco takes place at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (03) at the Maracanã, for the 14th round of the Brasileirão. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring match details with on-site coverage from Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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