When giving his opinion on the playmaker’s request, Zico evaluated Flamengo’s scheme and moment and even praised Gabriel’s posture
Behind-the-scenes connoisseur Flamengothe idol Zico decided to open the game and comment on the case of Gabigol. In the last week, the attacker asked to change position and play as a center forward. However, the technician Victor Pereira chose to leave the number ten shirt on the bench during the first leg of the Carioca Championship final.
When asked about Gabi’s request, Zico came out in defense of one of the greatest scorers in Flamengo’s history. According to Galinho, the player acted correctly when talking to the coach and explaining where he would like to play. For the Flamengo idol, the athlete is the one who should point out where he feels most comfortable playing.
“This has nothing to do with shirt number, whether it’s 9 or 10. His function, he decides. What he thinks is best for him, for the team, and the coach is there for that. They are there on a daily basis, they are situations that those who are living have to make the best choice, whatever is best for the team at that moment. Football is a team sport, everyone has to do their best and be ready“, Zico said.
“On the field, he entered with the same will as always, trying to help the team in the best way. Off the field, he had a professional attitude, which he always maintained within Flamengo. That’s why he got to the status he got. I believe that the fact that he talked to the coach makes everything clearer. these are things that when you talk eye to eye, it’s easier to solve“, he concluded.
GABIGOL TALKED ABOUT THE TOPIC!
After being cast in Flamengo’s reserve, striker Gabigol opened his heart and explained the reasons for having stayed 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.
“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“, said Gabriel during the conversation with journalists.
Source: sportbuzz
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