Dorival praises Fella’s “full moment” and praises Pedro and Gabigol

a flamingo He won the championship three times Editors to me Beat Atletico PR 1-0 in Guayaquil. After the conquest, coach Dorival Jr gave a press conference and praised the stable work done at the club. After a difficult start to the season, Fla turned the key with the arrival of the coach.

“To commend the work of the group and everything that is implemented within the club. I had three chances against Flamengo and was able to read all the moments, and I say that today Flamengo is going through a complete moment in all aspects internally,” he said.

“We have put the club in a state that few have believed this year. This is the result of a lot of dedication from within. The final has a high degree of tension. We all feel it, as human beings. But the important thing was the presentations we gave throughout the competition. We played consistent matches, with Broad dominance. After the expulsion of course, the match took another path. But we also commend the work of Atletico, who were very lively and valued our achievement very much,” he added.

Fla finished the Copa Libertadores unbeaten and had the best campaign in history. Dorival praised Gabigol, who scored the winning goal and is the best on the field, and named Pedro the best in the competition.

“It’s a pair that complements each other (Pedro and Gabigol). He was not different from what I imagined in my head. Gabriel did not completely change his role. There was a difference in movement and attacks in the last line. Gabriel won the Libertadores title as the team’s top scorer and now another Libertadores player, and his donation was Bigger than in 2019.”

Dorival also talked about the possibility of being Tite’s successor in Brazilian national team. With a contract only until December, the coach preferred to keep his head at Flamengo.

“It is very difficult to talk about hypotheses in my position. My contract with Flamengo runs until the end of the year. And my biggest prize will be to continue working. If there is a possibility, it will be after the World Cup. You are publishing a case like this, but it is still very far and vague We have great professionals in the country, many of whom are respected, and they also deserve a chance at the helm of the national team. Tite is one of the great professionals in world football, at a very high level. If this path is really going, but we will encourage Brazil to win the world title.”

This was the first Libertadores title in the coach’s career, and the third in the history of Flamengo. Dorival was appointed in early June, and he also won the Copa do Brasil last week. There are 39 matches, with 26 wins, seven draws and six defeats. 72.6% performance so far.

“Finishing a competition and making a name for yourself at a club like Flamengo is invaluable. Getting to this moment is something I’ve been looking forward to in my career. I wouldn’t end my career without winning this title. It was an affirmation. She gave me this opportunity and I just have to thank you. Now, I have to I continue to respond to the confidence of those who supported me to get here.”