Erick Pulgar’s recent impact for Flamengo, from stunner to vital tackle | OneFootball

Erick Pulgar has underlined his importance for Flamengo over the past week, producing a spectacular goal then a crucial defensive intervention.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the Chilean has been pivotal in midfield across the last two outings.

On Sunday 09 at the Maracanã, Flamengo beat Vitória 2-0 in the Brasileirão, Pulgar opening the scoring with a fierce strike into the top corner.

Three days later at the Mineirão, in the opening meeting of the Libertadores last 16 against Cruzeiro, he partnered Jorginho, shoring up the defence while joining attacks.

Late on, after Gerson sparked a counter, Pulgar chased back and executed a timely sliding tackle inside the area on a former Flamengo player, averting danger.

A mainstay in recent seasons, he has had ups and downs this year and missed time with a right shoulder injury. Once cleared, he regained his place and became one of Leonardo Jardim’s trusted options.

The tie is level at 1-1 from the Mineirão, so Wednesday 19 at the Maracanã will decide it, the winners reaching the Libertadores quarter-finals and penalties used if scores are level. Flamengo visit Mirassol in the league on Sunday 16 at 18:30, at Estádio Maião.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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