Arrascaeta acknowledges difficult moment and asks for support in 'final' against LDU

Flamengo is experiencing its first turbulence under Filipe Luís. After all, it is on the ropes in the Libertadores and has not been convincing. Even so, it overcame physical problems and the expulsion of Gerson to beat Bahia 1-0 , this Saturday (10), at Maracanã, in the 8th round of the Brasileirão, and took provisional leadership. Hero of the match, Arrascaeta acknowledged the oscillation.

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"I'm happy with the goal. We worked on how to attack the spaces during the week. Three very important points, at a difficult time, but we're together. Every game is a final. I always try to help my teammates, whether with a goal or an assist. I think I need to be in good physical shape to help on the field. I'm feeling good. I'll keep going like this," he said.

With the victory, Flamengo reached 17 points and took provisional leadership, but can still be overtaken by Palmeiras , who plays this Sunday (11), at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), against São Paulo, at Arena Barueri. Now, the next match can decide the future in the Libertadores. After all, Rubro-Negro is in third place in Group C and needs to win the last two games at home.

"I believe we will still have these setbacks at times. But the most important thing is to get back up as quickly as possible. We have a very qualified squad. We have to recover and help our teammates. Every game is a final. Now, Thursday (against LDU), we will all be together for another final in the Libertadores," said the number 10.

Flamengo returns to the field next Thursday (15), at 9:30 pm, against LDU, from Ecuador, at Maracanã, for the 5th round of the Libertadores group stage.

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