Filipe Luís explains Allan’s starting role for Flamengo v Juventude | OneFootball

Jorginho and Erick Pulgar were absent for Flamengo in the match against Juventude

Allan started this Sunday (14) in Flamengo's 2-0 victory over Juventude in Caxias do Sul. After the match at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, coach Filipe Luís explained why the Brazilian midfielder was chosen to take Jorginho's place.

— First, because of the game plan. Based on what I believed would happen on the field against Juventude, the way they behaved in previous matches, and what characteristics would fit best. Regarding De la Cruz, we took special care due to the sequence of games ahead. I always hope to see the best version of him from now on — Filipe Luís began.

— I know there were two weeks to train, and the competition among them is very tough. Soon, Erick Pulgar and Jorginho will return as well. We had a great performance from Allan, and Evertton always comes in and is very reliable. The one who benefits from this is the coach. My choice for Allan today was strategic, based on the game plan — the coach concluded.

WHY WAS HE CHOSEN?

Allan started for Flamengo due to the absences of Jorginho and Erick Pulgar, who both play as defensive midfielders. The Italo-Brazilian is recovering from a muscle edema in his left thigh, while the latter is in transition after undergoing surgery.

HOW DID ALLAN PERFORM IN THE GAME?

With his starting spot secured, Allan took the opportunity to put in a good performance. The midfielder completed 95% of his passes on the field during the 90 minutes. In addition, the defensive midfielder made a block on a shot from a Juventude player.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

With Allan available, Flamengo will take the field on Thursday (18th) against Estudiantes (ARG), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coluna do Fla brings you all the information.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.