After starting as a substitute for the Carioca final, Gabigol spoke to journalists and quoted a sincere conversation with coach Vítor Pereira
After being cast in the reserve of the Flamengothe attacker Gabigol opened his heart and explained the reasons for staying on the bench. In an interview in the mixed zone, the number ten revealed that he wants to change his position in the team. It is worth remembering that he has been acting as a second striker since last year due to competition with Pedro.
However, Gabi made it clear that he wants to return to being a center forward at Flamengo. In the chat with journalists, the star detailed a conversation he had with the coach Victor Pereira. Aware that he competes with Pedro, Gabigol showed discomfort in being on the reserve, but said he understands that he will have to fight for position with his partner.
“It’s always strange to be on the bench, but in the penultimate training session I spoke with Vítor. We talked about a few things, it was a clear conversation. I said that I wanted to return to my natural position, which is center forward. While I could help the team in position, a little further back, I helped“, began Gabriel during the conversation with journalists.
“But with this formation of three defenders, with the teams playing more on the outside, I opted to return to my position. And then I compete with Pedro. And he opted for Pedro. In this scheme, we play with only one attacker in front. In Dorival’s, it was different for me, but there were two. I retreated more“, detailed the number ten of Flamengo.
It was already a little uncomfortable, in quotes, but we won the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores. And I was important as well as the team. But in this scheme I opted for it and it was his choice [me deixar no banco]“, explained Gabigol after Flamengo’s victory against Fluminense.
“Of course, last week weighed a little, I was hurt since Al-Ahly, in the adductor, I came carrying that. I got rid of the pain, I worked the week better. Now I have tomorrow and Monday to see if my pain will subside so I can travel and help the team“, finished.
Last Saturday, the 1st, Flamengo and Fluminense met in the final of the Carioca Championship, for the first leg, in the middle of Maracanã. With the 2-0 result for Rubro-Negro, Vítor Pereira’s squad had an advantage in the big decision and should arrive with greater tranquility for the return match, scheduled for next Sunday, 9.
Source: sportbuzz
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