“One to forget”: Ayrton Lucas reviews Flamengo v Chapecoense | OneFootball

Flamengo thrashed Chapecoense 4-0 with Ayrton Lucas in the starting lineup

Despite the big win for the Rubro-Negro side, Flamengo had a negative talking point due to Ayrton Lucas’ performance. The left back admitted he did not play well against Chapecoense in the 19th round of the Brasileirão, at Arena Condá.

— (…) Honestly, I was unhappy with my performance in the first half today; it was far below what I’m capable of. One to forget — Ayrton Lucas said in the mixed zone on Wednesday (22), before adding:

— However, I focus a lot on mental strength to get through inconsistent moments and stay focused on the work ahead. Despite the individual difficulties at the start of the match, the most important thing was the positive result we achieved for the team — he said.

How did Ayrton Lucas perform in Flamengo vs. Chapecoense?

Mengo nearly fell behind after a poorly taken throw-in by the No. 6, who gave the ball away cheaply to the opposition in defense. In addition, the player delivered only one cross into the Chapecoense box during the 68 minutes he was on the pitch.

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How does Ayrton Lucas react to criticism?

— Pressure is part of football and, many times, it’s justified. On the other hand, I believe that, because of the weight of the shirt and the history I’ve built here, the scrutiny over my performances ends up being greater — said the wing-back, who added:

— It’s challenging, but I try to stay balanced. Today specifically, there are no excuses for the poor performance, but the way forward is not to let my head drop and to keep working so I can help the group in the next match — he pointed out.

How does Ayrton Lucas assess his time at Flamengo?

— I’ve been through different cycles here. We had a victorious first year, followed by a period of collective difficulties, but we managed to turn things around and win more titles — the footballer said, adding:

— If I let myself be carried away by these ups and downs, I’ll end up hurting not only my own performance but also that of my teammates. I know how important I am to the team and what I’m capable of — the player said.

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