Jardim admits Arrascaeta dip at Flamengo, jokes: “He scored on me” | OneFootball

What did Flamengo coach Leonardo Jardim say about Arrascaeta?

Flamengo beat Corinthians 2-1 this Sunday (13) in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. After the game, coach Leonardo Jardim acknowledged that Arrascaeta is not going through his best spell at Rubro-Negro, but lavished praise on the No. 10.

— He is not having reduced minutes, he is having the same amount of minutes as the others. He has rested less and sometimes played more. Arrasca is a spectacular player, with great quality, we know that. We know we need him fresh, because he is a player with refined technique, a difference-maker — he said, before concluding:

— I sometimes joke with him: “man, you already owe me two or three goals, against me you always scored, now you’re not scoring.” He is a hugely important player. We believe what’s missing is the finishing touch; last year he was one of the league’s top scorers, this year our goals have been spread around more. But I’m sure the goals will come sooner or later — Jardim concluded.

How did Arrascaeta perform against Corinthians?

Arrascaeta started the derby against Corinthians, but was unable to perform well in the first half. As a result, the midfielder left the field in the 34th minute of the second half, when Jorginho came on. In total, the Uruguayan had four shots, without hitting the target.

However, the No. 10 completed 44 passes in 54 attempts and recorded 77 touches during the match. The numbers therefore show constant involvement in the game, even without the same attacking efficiency shown in 2025.

How was Arrascaeta’s 2025 season?

Last season, Arrascaeta was Flamengo’s main player. It is no surprise, then, that the No. 10 finished as the Brasileirão’s runner-up top scorer and received the King of America award amid Mais Querido’s fourth Libertadores title.

What are Arrascaeta’s numbers in 2026?

Arrascaeta has made 33 appearances in the 2026 season. In total, he has scored eight goals and provided five assists. Therefore, his record is still far from the level he reached in 2025.

However, the No. 10’s recent track record at Flamengo reinforces the expectations surrounding him. Therefore, the tendency is for Jardim to keep the Uruguayan among the starters, even amid this spell of few goals.

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