Flamengo thrashed, Leonardo Jardim singles out player: We must... | OneFootball

Flamengo, coached by Leonardo Jardim, suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Red Bull Bragantino in the early hours of Friday morning in a Brasileirão match. The result leaves the defending champions in sixth place after eight rounds and has increased the atmosphere of dissatisfaction within the team.

At the end of the match, Danilo was the first to voice the frustration felt by the Rio side, harshly criticizing the performance, especially in the first half, when Flamengo conceded two goals. “Shame. What we did on the pitch today is something that cannot happen with the Flamengo shirt on, but it’s not just because of the Flamengo shirt, it’s because of each individual’s personal history. We need to take a hard look at ourselves right now — there have already been a few [bad games] this season,” he said.

The experienced player also called for collective responsibility and silence during this delicate moment. “Let each person take responsibility inside the dressing room and outside it as well. Now is not the time to talk too much, we need to keep quiet. Today is a chapter in Flamengo’s history that I am not proud to be part of,” he added.

At the press conference, Leonardo Jardim, former Sporting coach, echoed the player’s words and pointed to Erick Pulgar’s sending-off in the 50th minute as the decisive moment of the match. “I make Danilo’s words my own. We need to show a different attitude and a different level of ability on the pitch. It was a first half in which we were unable to play, everything was too predictable, too passive. The opponent scored two great goals,” he lamented.

The Portuguese coach also stressed the importance of emotional control, criticizing the attitude of the Chilean midfielder. “Pulgar’s red card — I know he wants to win, just like we do, but we need to keep emotional control in mind. That is essential for top-level players. Pulgar is hot-blooded, but he knows he has to be careful, because he hurt the team,” he concluded.

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