After reaching the semifinals of the Club World Cup, Fluminense returned to Brazil on Friday (11 July), receiving enthusiasm from about 1,000 fans at Galeão International Airport. The campaign in the United States, although without the final classification, was highlighted by the good collective performance of the team. Among the most famous athletes was Martinelli, a midfielder revealed by the basic categories of the club and one of the salient points of the Tricolor trajectory in the tournament.
By the way, Martinelli scored one of the most remembered objectives of the tournament, shaking the goals in the victory over Al-Hilal in the quarterfinals. However, he was out of the semifinal against Chelsea for the accumulation of cards, a lot in midfield. Even so, its posture and identification off the field with the club has increased the recognition of its importance within the cast.
During the landing, Martinelli spoke with the press and clarified that, despite the excitement, the team focus must now be another. “We live a great moment there, it’s over, it will be in history, but now there is a very strong Brazilian championship in sight. Thursday already has a battle, then soon a classic. He has to keep his foot on the floor,” said Shirt 8.
The player also commented on the appreciation that the group obtained after international participation. “We put the name of Fluminense above. Our group was evaluated, he showed how good our group is, that we can, we made great games. And we know that here in Brazil there are also great teams, there will also be a very difficult game. So, I think, trust,” he added.
Despite the elimination in the semifinal, Martinelli underlined the feeling of realization. “I think it was a great competition, everyone managed to do a good job. We put Fluminense where it was supposed to be. We remained there in the semifinal, we wanted to want more, unfortunately we could not. But the group must be congratulated, we followed with our raised heads,” he said.
In addition, the player humbly faced questions about his historical role in the club. Asked to be a possible idol, he preferred to leave this analysis to the fans. “Question of idol, I start on the crowd, they will reply. I continue to do my job. I want to wish for titles for Fluminense, I want to be champion even more here. It is a shirt that I love, that I have a lot of gratitude,” he concluded.
In the meantime, the cast already has a commitment scheduled for Thursday (17 July), when he will face Cruzeiro in Maracanã, for the 14th round of the Brazilian championship. The re-presentation of the players is scheduled for Monday (14 July), with total attention in the second half of the season.
Source: Terra
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