Wesley details what he expects from Athletico against Flamengo

The tie against Palmeiras, Sunday (2), at the Ligga Arena, for Brasileirãobrings a lesson for the next duel of the athleticaccording to the interim coach Wesley Carvalho.

This Wednesday (5), at 9:30 pm, Hurricane will visit Flamengo at Maracanã in the first game of the quarterfinals of the Brazil’s Cup. And you will need to perform in high rotation.

“The lesson we take away is that [tanto Palmeiras, quanto Flamengo] are qualified teams. If we don’t compete with intensity and intelligence, we won’t be able to neutralize the opponent’s moves”, warns Wesley.

“I hope it’s a great game. They were saying it was one of the best games in the league [contra o Palmeiras]. We didn’t win, but my team is looking for it, following the four winds of the club. We have to arrive well, play smart, it’s a knockout match. We will study the Flamengo team carefully,” he added.

For that game, Wesley will have a reinforcement on the left side, Argentine Lucas Esquivel, released to act from the opening of the transfer window. But the coach did not say whether he will use the player from the beginning or if he remains Christian acting improvised in the sector.

“Then Sampaoli will know my lineup”, he joked. “Lucas Esquivel will be involved. If he’s going to start or not, let’s leave that flea, that doubt”.