Vitão makes promise to Flamengo fans after loss to Fluminense | OneFootball

Vitão started for the second consecutive game for Flamengo

In his second game as a starter for Flamengo, Vitão experienced his first defeat. This Sunday (25), the defender even provided an assist for Everton Cebolinha’s goal, but could not prevent the 2-1 loss to Fluminense in the Carioca. Reflecting on the derby, the number 44 promised that the Rubro-Negro will bounce back as time goes on.

— It’s a feeling of sadness, nobody likes to lose a derby. But it’s only the team’s second game of the season. We have to be patient, there’s still a lot to improve. We’ll get in shape, and the victories will definitely return — said Vitão, before being asked about Flamengo’s complicated situation in the Carioca.

“We’re going to play the last round, only a win matters to us. We’ll go after the victory no matter what, we have to win,” added the Flamengo defender, who was signed this season. Just like on Wednesday (21), against Vasco, Vitão also started against Fluminense.

HOW DID VITÃO PERFORM AGAINST VASCO?

Vitão played the full 90 minutes, completed 93% of his short passes (68/73), and had 87 actions with the ball in the derby. However, the highlight of the defender’s performance came in the 27th minute of the second half. After a corner into the box, the number 44 headed the ball, and Everton Cebolinha found the net.

WILL VITÃO REMAIN IN THE STARTING LINEUP?

The Flamengo reinforcement got minutes in the Carioca because Filipe Luís sees it as preseason. Now, there is anticipation to see if Vitão will face São Paulo this Wednesday (28), at Morumbi, in the opening of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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