Gabigol returns to play for Flamengo after 66 days and comments on suspension: “The evidence is there” | Flamengo

Supported by a suspension effect, Gabigol returned to action this Wednesday, against Amazonas, in the Copa do Brasil. He, who hadn’t played for 66 days, replaced De la Cruz 18 minutes into the second half.

Gabigol comments on his return to Flamengo: “Now it’s time to look forward and improve”

– I felt really good, of course there was a little lack of rhythm, right? Because training at home was very good, but the pace of the game is a little different, the game situation. But I felt really good, now it’s time to work and dedicate myself as much as possible, as always, to be able to be more than 100%, to be 150%.

Gabigol’s last game before this Wednesday night’s duel took place on February 25, when he came on in the 34th minute of the final stage of the 2-0 victory over Fluminense, still in the Guanabara Cup. He also spoke about the suspension period:

– It was a difficult period, but with the help of my family, my friends, Flamengo too, the fans, who were incredible to me… I think the evidence is there, the facts are there, I think everything will be resolved, as it has been resolved. Of course, losing this period was very bad, but I believe that now we look forward, look to the next game, to continue winning.

See moments of Gabigol’s return to Flamengo

In one of their worst performances of the year, Flamengo won 1-0 and left the Maracanã pitch booed. Without creativity, the red and black presentation just didn’t overshadow the striker’s return. There were only 12 shots, despite 67% ball possession. Only four went in the direction of Edson Mardden’s goal.

– I think we played a good game, we created some opportunities, we could have created more, we need to improve, we need a little more approach to be able to create more goals. We managed to control the game well, we didn’t suffer many dangers, but I believe we need to improve and we will improve – said Gabigol.

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– As I said, working with the team, improving with the team, I am one more, as I always have been, I have to always help, put my heart, put my will to win to help my teammates. We have a great team, a great fan base, and now it’s time to continue in this vein and always improve because in the end it’s always for the better – he concluded.

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