Vitão vows Flamengo reaction after 2-1 derby loss to Fluminense | OneFootball

In only his second start for Flamengo, Vitão saw his first defeat, a 2-1 loss to Fluminense in the Carioca on Sunday 25, despite assisting Everton Cebolinha.

According to Coluna Do Fla, he spoke of sadness at losing a derby, noted it is only the team’s second match of the season, and urged patience. He said there is plenty to improve, that they will gain shape, and he was sure the wins will return.

The defender played 90 minutes, completed 93% of his short passes, 68 of 73, and recorded 87 actions on the ball. His standout moment came at 27 minutes of the second half when he glanced on a corner for Cebolinha to score.

He added that only victory will do in the final round and they will pursue it in any way. Vitão also started against Vasco on Wednesday 21.

His minutes have come in the Carioca, which Filipe Luís views as pre-season. Attention now turns to whether he faces São Paulo on Wednesday 28 at Morumbi in the Brasileirão opener, kick-off 21:30 Brasília time.

Source: Coluna Do Fla