Samuel Xavier eyes derby, backs Fluminense confidence | OneFootball

Fluminense take the field this Sunday (12) to face Flamengo at the Maracanã in the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. In official material released by the club’s press office, right-back Samuel Xavier spoke about the team’s preparation and looked ahead to the match.

“Our team has prepared well. We hope to play a great match tomorrow and get the win. We know that winning a derby is always very important. It gives you more and more confidence. We are ready to play a great game.”

The No. 2’s remarks reinforce the atmosphere of focus and confidence within the Fluminense squad ahead of one of the club’s most important matches so far in this Brasileirão campaign. The team started the round in third place but moved up to second after São Paulo’s 2-0 loss to Vitória on Saturday. With 20 points, Fluminense are trying to stay close to leaders Palmeiras, who opened up a five-point gap, and also need the result to avoid being overtaken by Flamengo, who have 17 points and could draw level on points while holding the advantage on goal difference.

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