Bruno Henrique criticizes favoritism of rivals against Flamengo

Scorer of the winning goal Flamengo against Botafogo in the last round of Brasileirãoby the score of 2 to 1, Bruno Henrique vented about treatment with Mengão in the latest classics. In an interview withflat tv‘, the striker spoke about how the squad reacted to comments from several professionals placing Fogão as the clear favorite in the duel between the two teams.

“No one likes it because you have to have respect. We know that Flamengo is here, the current champion of Libertadores and Copa do Brasil, won two Brazilians, no wonder. They do this in order to create a climate of rivalry, and whether or not it reaches us. I don’t particularly try to get into controversies like that, I just want to do my job in the best way possible”, said shirt number 27.

In addition to the request for respect, Bruno Henrique provoked commentators who, in his view, discredit and try to create a negative climate within Flamengo. “And football is on the field, it’s no use for everyone to say, in air conditioning it’s very easy. We are the ones who play, within the field that is resolved”he stated.

The player also spoke a little about the team’s preparation for the confrontation, revealing that Gabigol on the bench was also something surprising for him and he made a point of celebrating this very important result. “It was the game of our lives, it was kill or be killed. Thank God everyone was super important to come out with this victory”said.

Finally, he said that the victory was even more special because it was against Botafogo, great rival and current leader of the Brasileirão. “And winning a classic is even better. The leader of the championship and as it was, the team played very well, it was very exciting. It was the face of Flamengo, the way we like it”finished.