Fluminense legend blasts Leonardo Jardim over Flamengo-Vasco draw | OneFootball

Flamengo had a two-goal lead, but allowed Vasco to push forward and equalize

The 2-2 scoreline was marked by Flamengo’s lapse against Vasco. As a result, former player Felipe Melo saw Leonardo Jardim as the main one to blame for the slip-up. The coach, however, also took responsibility.

— Leonardo Jardim invited Vasco to attack Flamengo. At certain moments in the match, we saw the entire Flamengo side sitting deep. With this great Flamengo team, I’ve seen coaches, especially Brazilian ones, get labeled defensive for much less, for much less -, said the commentator, who added:

— And this Flamengo team, especially today, played a lot through quick transitions and counterattacks. It’s a style of play I like, I like it too. But for this Flamengo squad, based on what we’re used to seeing, I think the coach had a hand in this draw -, Felipe Melo said.

How did Flamengo allow the equalizer?

The Rubro-Negro opened up a two-goal lead at the Maracanã through Pedro and Jorginho, but eased off the pace. The opponent then took advantage to level the score through Robert Renan and Hugo Moura in the 14th round of the Brasileirão.

What did Leonardo Jardim say?

“We knew Vasco were fresher and would try an all-or-nothing push at the end, but we had to show maturity and control, and we couldn’t. I’m the one responsible,” the coach said in the post-match press conference.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Leonardo Jardim on the touchline, Flamengo face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the fourth round of Group A of the Libertadores. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Thursday (07) in Colombia.

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