Fluminense decides classification in the Brasileirão Sub-20 — Fluminense Football Club

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Up in the Brasileirão Sub-20, Fluminense wants to crown with the qualification for the quarterfinals the sprint that lives in the championship. The team led by coach Ricardo Resende defends an unbeaten run of three games and, seeking to guarantee a place in the G-4, will visit Red Bull Bragantino, this Thursday (04/05), for the ninth and last round of Group A. Moleques de Xerém, striker João Lourenço celebrates the good moment, sees the group packed and expects another great performance as soon as the ball rolls, at 3 pm, at the opponent’s training center.

“The team needs to impose itself, dictate the pace and propose the game to put pressure on the opponent and, when it gets there in front, be effective. It has to enter the field with tranquility and humility. our best and respect the rival to seek the victory and, God willing, the classification”, said the player.

Eighth placed with ten points, Tricolor needs to beat the bottom of the key and dry direct opponents on the table to advance in the competition’s lights out. However, before rooting for the stumbling block of rivals, the kids, who arrive motivated for the mission, seek to fulfill their role. In the previous commitment for the tournament, a 1-0 victory over Atlético-MG, at Estádio Vale das Laranjeiras, in Xerém, with a goal by João Lourenço himself. The result gave the club the chance to stay alive in the Brasileirão and be able to dream of winning twice.

“I think the sequence of victories in the Brazilian Championship gives us a lot of confidence. It’s clear. We are evolving, fitting in and understanding even more on the field, making the team solid. We did good training and we feel prepared. We expect an excellent game with humility and attention. These are keywords, they will help us”, completed João Lourenço.

The Flu delegation arrived on Tuesday (02/05) in Atibaia (SP). From there, it went, this Wednesday (03/04), to Jarinú (SP), where the match’s stage is located. Under the baton of the coach, Flu carried out the training that concluded the preparations for the decision. During the activity, the commander made the final adjustments to the lineup that he will take to the field against Massa Bruta. The team goes to the challenge after the 2-0 victory over Volta Redonda, in Laranjeiras, by Carioca.

Text: Communication/FFC
Photos: Nicholas Rodrigues/FFC