Ex-Flamengo star Gerson breaks silence, opens up on struggles at Zenit | OneFootball

Gerson arrived at Zenit (RUS) as a major signing, but has yet to take off in Russia

Gerson is going through a period of adaptation in Russian football since leaving Flamengo in the middle of the year. After a long period of inactivity, the former Flamengo player commented on the difficulties and emphasized that he will manage to turn things around.

“The adaptation has been very good. I was very well received in the city, by my teammates, and undoubtedly, the fact of having other Brazilians helps,” said Gerson, right after the Zenit game against Gazovik Orenburg (RUS).

— I am sure I will be able to deliver my best football here at Zenit. I work hard every day for this. I am happy for my first goal and certain that many good things are yet to come — concluded the former Flamengo player.

WHAT IS GERSON'S SITUATION?

Zenit bought Gerson in the middle of the year for 25 million euros (R$ 160 million at the time's exchange rate). However, the former Flamengo player has not yet managed to establish himself and only scored his first goal last Wednesday (22).

AND FLAMENGO?

Meanwhile, Flamengo, Gerson's former club, remains focused on the upcoming challenges of the season. The red-black team faces Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (29), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in Argentina, for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.