Danilo: Tough on Lino in Flamengo clash, that's how winners are made | OneFootball

‘Captain without an armband’ of Flamengo, Danilo was a starter this Sunday (14), against Juventude

Danilo hadn't started a match since July, when he participated in the victory over Fluminense, on 07/20. Back in the starting lineup this Sunday (14), in the 2-0 win against Juventude, the defender answered a question from the Coluna do Fla report regarding his leadership role with the team in daily work. In the Alfredo Jaconi match, the experienced defender even made a stern demand to Samuel Lino.

— Certainly, this is changing a lot. Many people are going down this path (of raising awareness among others). I am very pleased that many colleagues are preparing themselves a lot, understanding much more the context not only of football but of the reality of our country, what we experience in all spheres. I think this is very important. Obviously, when I came to Flamengo, in the conversation with Filipe (Luís), I understood that my responsibility was much greater. I accept this responsibility and live it daily. I have to set an example in training, in the way of dealing internally —, said Danilo.

— Also in my role in the Brazilian National Team, I followed a conduct of responsibility and being an example for the younger ones. Of motivation, of commitment. I am strict. I spoke with Lino, who lost two balls, ‘I got on his case’. And I will if he loses a ball he shouldn't, and he can talk to me if I slack off. That's how we grow and achieve a winning group. It has been very enjoyable to live at Flamengo, to live with the youth players, the culture of what it is to be Flamengo. I hope I can be beneficial to Flamengo —, added the defender.

HOW HAVE DANILO'S LAST DAYS BEEN?

With the tough competition from Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, in addition to a series of injuries, Danilo played only his 19th match in the Flamengo jersey. In total, he has three goals and one assist with the Sacred Mantle. This Sunday (14), the defender saw Arrascaeta and Emerson Royal score headers, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.

IS DANILO BACK TO THE BENCH?

In summary, against Juventude, Danilo played in place of Léo Ortiz, who served a suspension for the third yellow card. Thus, with the starter of the position returning, the experienced defender is expected to return to the bench on Thursday (18), when the Most Beloved faces Estudiantes (ARG), in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores da América. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

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