Jardim on Flamengo issue and cup exit: “Not a disgrace, but…” | OneFootball

Flamengo missed many chances in both matches against Vitória

Flamengo took 47 shots against Vitória across the two matches in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. However, they scored only twice on aggregate. The team from Bahia, meanwhile, found the net three times and advanced to the round of 16 of the national knockout competition. Asked about the team’s lack of efficiency, coach Leonardo Jardim acknowledged that improvement is needed and pointed to the solution.

— Improving efficiency comes down to technical execution. We practice finishing, but it also has to do with the player’s confidence. Today was a match in which we dominated possession, had 26 shots, and didn’t convert. Not for lack of attitude or effort. The first was a great goal. The second came from a mistake on a corner, where we need to be more attentive. We lost one of the club’s objectives in this first phase (of the season) — said Leonardo Jardim.

— We tried until the end, brought on more attacking players, filled the box, created chances, but made mistakes in the finishing. It’s not an embarrassment, but it is unexpected. Flamengo is always the favorite against any opponent — added the coach.

As highlighted by the coach, there were 26 shots this Thursday (14) at Barradão, plus 21 at the Maracanã. In Rio de Janeiro, Flamengo did win, 2-1, but missed many chances. The attack faltered again in Salvador, and Vitória took advantage by scoring twice. For comparison, Jair Ventura’s team had ten shots (five in each match).

SO THERE ARE THREE OBJECTIVES LEFT?

Leonardo Jardim usually says in interviews that he has four objectives until the World Cup, but one of them is no longer possible: staying alive in the Copa do Brasil. Another goal, however, was achieved: winning the Campeonato Carioca. The other two are qualification in the Libertadores, which should be confirmed with the WO against Medellín (COL); and the fight for the top spot in the Brasileirão.

This Sunday (17), Flamengo will continue chasing Palmeiras. At Arena da Baixada, Mengão faces Athletico Paranaense. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla, live from the stadium.

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