Flamengo boss admits concern over De La Cruz situation | OneFootball

Flamengo thrashed Remo 3-0 at Maracanã in the seventh round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo's 3-0 victory over Remo on Thursday (19th) marked the 19th game of the season. Out of the total, midfielder De La Cruz played in only a few matches. Thus, Leonardo Jardim points out that the athlete's physical condition needs attention.

— (De La Cruz) is a player everyone knows for his quality. We need to have some concerns about the midfielder's condition, and the strategy hasn't been about changing. The Uruguayan is fine. I know his technical ability, and when called upon, the athlete will perform -, stated the coach in a post-match press conference.

Did De La Cruz play against Remo?

The seventh round of the Brasileirão at Maracanã did not feature De La Cruz. Thus, the playmaker reached his third consecutive game without taking the field. This is because his last appearance was in the 8-0 win over Madureira in the Campeonato Carioca.

What's going on with De La Cruz?

The midfielder's low playing time, however, is not new. The season with the most appearances by the athlete had 48 matches five years ago when he played for River Plate (ARG). This is because the athlete has a chronic problem in his right knee that prevents him from handling overloads.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With De La Cruz available, Flamengo faces Corinthians this Sunday (22nd). The match takes place at Maracanã, starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), for the eighth round of the Brasileirão.

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