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Striker Bruno Rodrigues is ‘celebrating too soon’

Flamengo and Palmeiras are leading the Brasileirão and are in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. However, striker Bruno Rodrigues, from the São Paulo team, is already talking about what it will be like to “lift the trophy.” The player gave an interview this Sunday (12).

After two serious knee injuries, Bruno Rodrigues scored his first goal in two years on Saturday (11), in the victory over Juventude in the Brasileirão. When asked about the competition for a spot in attack with Flaco López and Vitor Roque, who are both in good form, the player emphasized that the important thing is to be part of the group to celebrate the title.

— It’s tough (this competition with Roque and López), but thank God things are working out for them. If it stays like this (the duo in good form), that’s great. The important thing is to be there to lift the trophy with them. But, of course, when there’s an opening, I’m sure Abel (Ferreira, coach) will put me in — said Bruno Rodrigues, to ‘Fechamento SporTV’.

ALREADY WON, BRUNO RODRIGUES?

Take it easy, Bruno Rodrigues. Palmeiras leads the Brasileirão, it’s true, three points ahead of Flamengo. But there are still 12 games left for each team. Besides that, the teams will face each other at Maracanã, next Sunday (19), at 4pm (Brasília time).

Also, Flamengo is in the semifinals of the Libertadores, where they will face Racing (ARG) on October 22 and 29. In the same weeks, Bruno Rodrigues’ Palmeiras will take on LDU (EQU), with the first leg at the altitude of Quito and the return in São Paulo.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S GAME BEFORE PALMEIRAS?

Before facing Palmeiras on Sunday (19), Flamengo will play a derby against Botafogo at Engenhão. So, the match kicks off at 7:30pm (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla on the website, social media, and YouTube.

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