Flamengo hit out at refs, seek protection after Jorginho injury | OneFootball

The red-and-black club pointed to a recurring pattern of decisions that put players’ physical safety at risk

Flamengo expressed outrage over Brazilian refereeing this Monday (25). In an official statement, the red-and-black club pointed to a recurring pattern of decisions in recent matches that have put players’ physical safety at risk on the field.

The breaking point for the anger was midfielder Jorginho’s fractured right big toe. According to the club, the player suffered two violent fouls during the first half of Saturday’s (23) match against Palmeiras, and showed outrage because the opponent was not even cautioned with a yellow card.

Flamengo also highlighted that this is the sixth fracture suffered by a first-team player in less than six months. In none of the plays that caused these injuries did the refereeing send off the player responsible for the foul.

ATHLETES’ SAFETY IGNORED?

Club data shows an apparent contradiction in the disciplinary standard. That is because Flamengo is the team with the most ball-in-play time and one of the sides that commits the fewest fouls, yet it leads the Brasileirão in red cards, with six send-offs.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR FLAMENGO’S PLANNING FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON?

Jorginho has been ruled out for Tuesday’s (26) match against Cusco (PER) in the Libertadores. In addition, if he is not fit to play, the athlete could also miss the team’s clash with Coritiba next Saturday (30), before the break for the World Cup.

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