Flamengo won’t make the error of wanting previous Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal of their Club World Cup semi-final on Tuesday and can give the problem the eye it deserves, supervisor Vitor Pereira mentioned on Monday.
Since FIFA modified the Intercontinental Cup, a contest performed by the winners of the European Cup and Copa Libertadores, to a brand new format together with golf equipment from different continents, the South American sides have misplaced 5 instances within the semis.
“We will not fall into the trap of thinking it will be an easy match against Al Hilal,” Pereira advised a news convention.
“They are a good team that have already a tradition to make it tough for opponents in the Club World Cup so we will not take them lightly.
“We are motivated because we can bring great joy to our fans. We represent millions of supporters, and we also represent an entire continent.”
Pereira acknowledged the strain to not disappoint the Brazilians, who see the Club World Cup as an important title a South American membership can win, however mentioned that works as an incentive somewhat than an additional problem.
“Having the pressure to win a title is great. Bad pressure is when you are fighting against relegation,” Pereira mentioned.
“The pressure that we are feeling today is a pressure that sparks you from inside, that excites, because it’s a unique opportunity.
“We are two games away from the most incredible moment of our career.”
Defender David Luiz, who misplaced a Club World Cup closing with Chelsea in 2012, agreed together with his coach and insisted the gamers weren’t even occupied with a doable conflict towards Real Madrid in Saturday’s showpiece.
Real face Egypt’s Al Ahly within the second semi-final on Wednesday.
“Our final is against Al Hilal on Tuesday,” David Luiz advised a news convention.
“The dream of winning the Club World Cup started in our first Copa Libertadores game last year. That’s why we should think exclusively about the semi-final.
“This is our final at the moment, it’s going to be very difficult. We know we are going to face a qualified opponent.”
Al-Hilal coach Ramon Diaz mentioned he understood that Flamengo had been the favourites to win however that his aspect will attempt to shock the South American giants.
“We have to be ready and focused the entire match so we don’t waste an opportunity when it comes,” Diaz advised a news convention.
“Our team are coming from winning two Asian Champions League (titles) in three years. We have 12 players from the Saudi Arabia team, so we will compete.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com