Plata out of favour after Jardim’s call, must catch up at Flamengo | OneFootball

Key Player with Filipe Luís, Plata Hasn't Started with Leonardo Jardim Yet

Flamengo played their second game with Leonardo Jardim, winning 2-0 against Cruzeiro. Despite the short time with the team, the Portuguese coach has already started making some changes. Among them is the reduced use of Gonzalo Plata.

In the two games he has managed so far, Jardim has not started Plata. In the debut against Fluminense, the Ecuadorian came on in the 29th minute of the second half. Then, against Cruzeiro, the number 19 did not leave the bench.

What is Plata's Position with Leonardo Jardim?

Leonardo Jardim is still getting to know the details of the Fla squad. However, the coach believes that Plata is not a player to be used centrally in the attack. In the coach's mind, the idea is to have the Ecuadorian competing for a spot as a right winger.

It is worth noting that, with Filipe Luís, Plata often played as a false 9 or even a center forward. It was common to see him ahead of Pedro in the priority list of the former coach.

Did Plata Have Problems in Flamengo's Training?

Having to catch up, Plata also had to deal with a setback last Thursday (12th). This is because the player had to go to São Paulo to resolve bureaucratic issues regarding his work visa. As a result, he did not train with the squad.

Will Plata Play in Flamengo's Next Game?

With Plata available, Flamengo faces Botafogo this Saturday (14th) at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth remembering that, this season, Fla and Bota have already faced each other in the quarterfinals of the Carioca, and the Rubro-Negro came out on top, winning 2-1.

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