Saúl gives honest take on Flamengo’s form, reveals what impressed him most | OneFootball

Saúl also mentioned that he is in search of the ideal game rhythm

Announced by Flamengo on July 25, Saúl Ñíguez didn't have much time to get to know Rio de Janeiro. After all, in just a few weeks, the Spanish midfielder has already played three games, including trips to Ceará and Minas Gerais. With the Sacred Mantle, the number 8 has a loss, a draw, and a victory, which feels like a negative result due to the elimination in the Brazil Cup. The athlete acknowledged the team's bad moment, but made a point of praising the rubro-negra fans: "madness".

— The truth is that the results have not been the best, but we have a good group here, a group of good teammates, who treat you with a lot of affection. The reception, from the entire club, has been very good. I am very grateful. The fans, likewise, convey immense affection. I am very eager to return this affection to them on the field. Now, after two and a half months of vacation and being without training, I need to find my physical standard, feel good, start having these minutes and, little by little, find my physical peak, in order to perform as best as possible —, said Saúl.

— Moreover, what I have liked the most is the fans. The fans and how football is seen in Brazil. It's amazing. Whether at Maracanã or away, our fans go everywhere. The truth is that it's amazing that they can do this. And, as I say, I think we have to thank them for this. Despite the result, we have to thank the fans, who accompany us, who are encouraging us during all the minutes —, added the midfielder, in a video released by the communication of Flamengo.

WHAT DID SAÚL SAY ABOUT FLAMENGO'S FUTURE?

Despite the fall in the Brazil Cup, Saúl does not hide his optimism about the future of Flamengo. This is because, the Most Beloved leads the Brasileirão, with one less game compared to the second-placed Cruzeiro. Therefore, Mengão needs its own strength to win the eneacampeonato.

— First of all, I want to win. I hope to win and, against Atlético-MG, we achieved a victory, a difficult game to play, but with a victory. But, if you can't get through, what marks in the knockout is this: you couldn't get through. But let this victory serve to arrive well for the home game (against Mirassol). Despite the last results, we continue to lead, depending only on ourselves. I believe we are on a good path, we have to go with unity, strength and joy. Joy of playing, joy of belonging to the team we belong to, of having the fans we have, of playing at Maracanã, which is madness. And having this fan base is something to enjoy —, concluded Saúl.

WILL SAÚL HAVE MORE MINUTES AT FLAMENGO?

After playing 11 minutes against Atlético-MG, at Maracanã, plus 45’ against Ceará and another 25’ at Arena MRV, Saúl hopes to get another opportunity this Saturday (09), against Mirassol. The ball rolls from 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

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