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Argentinian goalkeeper believes that defense starts with “pressing up front”

One of the highlights of the team coached by Filipe Luís is its defensive security. After all, at the moment, Flamengo has the best defense in both the Brasileirão and the Libertadores. Thus, goalkeeper Rossi explained this Tuesday (16th) that the secret lies in the team’s synergy.

— We are the team that has conceded the least. That is thanks to the entire squad. We have a style of play that starts with pressing up front and it’s hard to reach our goal. When we drop back, the whole team helps defend. We are a tough team to get past. We’ve suffered in some matches. But it’s good for us to know that if we don’t concede, we’ll be close to winning — pointed out Rossi during a press conference, adding that:

— We suffered little against Juventude, Emerson cleared the ball in the six-yard box. We know each other on the pitch. We all share the same idea. They trust that I’ll come off my line for many balls, and I trust the balls they’ll clear. Each one has their own way of defending, but we have a structured idea. Everyone knows what they have to do and that makes it very hard for us to be breached — stated the Argentinian goalkeeper.

How many goals has Flamengo conceded?

Up to this point in the 2025 season, Filipe Luís’ men have conceded 30 goals in 54 matches. In the Brasileirão, Flamengo’s net was found ten times, while in the Libertadores it was three times.

In the Campeonato Carioca, the Rubro-Negro won the trophy having conceded seven goals. However, it’s worth remembering that in the first five rounds, the under-20 team played the state championship while the main squad was in pre-season.

How does Rossi contribute?

According to the website ‘Sofascore’, Rossi has made 98 saves for Flamengo this season. As such, the goalkeeper was even voted the best in the Campeonato Brasileiro in the months of May and July.

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In addition to his saves, the Argentinian goalkeeper also stands out for his footwork. That’s because statistics show that the starting keeper has 984 accurate passes and 194 completed long balls.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Therefore, with Rossi available, Flamengo is preparing to face Estudiantes (ARG). The clash will take place at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

The match is scheduled for Thursday (18th), starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). Fans can watch it on ESPN, on pay TV, or on Disney+ via streaming. Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match.

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