"Learning curve": Cebolinha on Flamengo loss, eyes Brasileirão, Supercopa | OneFootball

Everton Cebolinha even found the net, but couldn't prevent Flamengo's defeat to Fluminense

Flamengo lost 2-1 to Fluminense this Sunday (25), complicating their position in the Campeonato Carioca. The scorer for Flamengo, Everton Cebolinha, analyzed the defeat, acknowledged the team's mistakes, and projected a comeback in the upcoming competitions.

— The defeat is tough, man, it's complicated, especially given the situation the group is in the championship. We played an excellent game against Vasco, a match with a lot of dominance. Today we couldn't implement that. The rain disrupted us at the start, but then it was the same for both teams, so that's no excuse. There were slip-ups in the goals. In the first goal, the ball ended up at the opponent's feet. We ended up giving it away in the connection, but that's part of it.-, said Cebolinha, before continuing:

— We are in a learning phase, the group is at the beginning of the season. In the second game, we still have some things to adjust. I believe that throughout the year, adjustments will happen. The squad is very strong, it's a very winning group, and this defeat will bring victory and learning. Now there's the debut of the Brasileirão and Supercopa Rei next weekend, it's time to turn the page -, he continued.

— Coach Filipe Luís used these two games to condition, right? It wasn't the plan, but it helps to get conditioned. The players are a bit more prepared now, right? Now it's time to turn the page, because next week there's already the Brazilian Championship. It's important to start on the right foot and then there's a very important final. The team must be well-prepared, we can't make the mistakes we made today in the decision. It's a very important game. The squad will be much more focused -, he concluded.

HOW IS FLAMENGO IN THE CARIOCA STANDINGS?

Currently, Flamengo is in fifth place in Group B of the Carioca, with only four points. This means the Rubro-Negro is at risk of not qualifying for the quarter-finals of the competition.

WHAT NOW?

Now, Flamengo sets aside the Campeonato Carioca and focuses entirely on the debut of the Brazilian Championship. Next Wednesday (28), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), the Rubro-Negro faces São Paulo at Morumbi, in the first round of the national competition.

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