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Flamengo thrashed Chapecoense with Vitão in the starting lineup

Flamengo beat Chapecoense 4-0 in the 19th round of the Brasileirão, with Vitão starting at Arena Condá. The center back was therefore grateful for the opportunity, as he knows the competition with Danilo, Léo Pereira and Léo Ortiz is tough, but also instructive.

— It’s the highest level possible, everyone at Brazil national team level, as I keep saying, so much so that they’ve all already been called up to the Brazil national team. I try to learn as much as possible — Vitão said in the mixed zone on Wednesday (22), before adding:

— I’ve already gone up to Danilo, I’ve already gone up to Léo: ‘Tell me about your experiences, what it was like,’ I want to know everything (about the World Cup). I’m someone who tries to learn, very open to learning, always. I want to make the most of the best — said the defender, who continued:

— And the characteristics, I think, are basically the same: center backs who like to build from the back, who can play with a high line, who have good pace. And that’s it, one learning from the other, and Flamengo are the ones who benefit from it — he pointed out.

How did Vitão do against Chapecoense?

Flamengo’s defense was rarely tested in the win over Chapecoense, who had three shots on target. Even so, Vitão contributed 74 accurate passes out of 78, as well as three successful long balls.

As a result, the No. 44 turned in a solid performance in place of Léo Ortiz, who is recovering from a thigh muscle injury. Flamengo’s medical department is taking a conservative approach so as not to rush the player’s recovery.

What did Vitão think of the opportunity?

— It’s different. As much as you train at a high level, it’s different from playing. I’m very happy to be getting this run, and I hope to keep helping in the best way possible, learning and improving. And when needed, I want to be as prepared as possible — he stressed.

What else did Vitão say about the competition?

— When I arrived here, I knew about the competition. Like I just said, everyone is at Brazil national team level, so I try to learn as much as possible (…) It doesn’t matter whether it’s 90 minutes, 45 or 5 minutes, I’m going in with no whining — he said.

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