Rossi on Flamengo v Athletico-PR error: “The best slip up, why can't I?” | OneFootball

Rossi owned up to the mistake at Arena da Baixada, but downplayed the weight of the play and received support from coach Leonardo Jardim

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Athletico-PR this Sunday (18) at Arena da Baixada, in a match valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão. The Paraná side’s goal came just ten minutes into the first half and had a little ‘help’ from goalkeeper Agustín Rossi, who made a mistake on the play.

After the final whistle, the Flamengo keeper did not hide the error. Wearing the No. 1 shirt, he tried to downplay the impact of the play by putting it into context and highlighting the unpredictability of the position.

— What can I say? If you thought it was a mistake, later we’ll analyze what the play really was. There was a slight deflection, and I think I could have dealt with it differently. I tried to hold it, but didn’t have time to gather it. I just raised my arm to deflect it. It happens, a goalkeeper is exposed to these mistakes and, when I make one, it ends up in a goal. So it becomes even more visible. I’m calm. The best make mistakes, so why can’t I? (…) It happens, and I’m stronger than ever -, said the goalkeeper.

Despite going behind because of the unfortunate play, Flamengo showed resilience and managed to equalize away from home. In addition, Rossi himself made important saves that prevented Flamengo from losing in Curitiba.

DID LEONARDO JARDIM COMMENT ON ROSSI’S MISTAKE?

Rossi’s mistake carried more weight because of another recent error by the goalkeeper, which happened in the previous match against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil.

Despite these back-to-back slip-ups, Rossi still enjoys prestige behind the scenes at the club and even received public praise from coach Leonardo Jardim right after this Sunday’s match (17).

— Without a doubt, Rossi is an important player and has proven that especially in recent years. We believe in him. We’re not going to hide the fact that in the last two games he had two unfortunate interventions. That does not change the fact that we have complete confidence in him. We believe these are just moments, and in the near future he will return to his level. He has everyone’s support, and the staff will also keep working hard. These are isolated episodes, and he will get back to his form -, said the coach.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Now, the coaching staff is trying to shield the squad so it can focus on the Libertadores, a competition in which Flamengo returns to action this Wednesday (20) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) against Estudiantes (ARG).

A win at the Maracanã could mathematically seal Mengão’s qualification for the next stage of the continental tournament. That is because a positive result would give the red-and-black side peace of mind while awaiting the ruling on the canceled match against Independiente Medellín (COL).

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