Jardim snaps over awkward issue at Flamengo presser: “I’ve just answered” | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim spoke again about the chances created

After the win over Vitória, Leonardo Jardim had to answer questions about the number of chances Flamengo failed to convert. This Sunday (26), after the 4-0 win over Atlético-MG, the topic came up again. So, the Portuguese coach put the matter to rest and highlighted what really matters in his working methodology.

— Regarding that situation, I ended up answering it with what happened today. We created chances, were more efficient, and ended up scoring four goals. As a coach, my idea is to create. There will be days when we are more efficient and days when we are less efficient. In the other match against Vitória, our efficiency was low, so we only scored two goals. Today we ended up being more efficient with the situations we created. I’m happy with that. Sometimes there are games when, for one reason or another, the ball just doesn’t go in —, Jardim began.

— For me, what matters is the team’s performance, the kind of team we aim to be, the attitude the players have against opponents, respecting defensive teams and also staying true to our ideas. And playing every match in a way that allows us to come out as winners. That’s what we did. Then, positive results and the continuity of the work… in football there are no individual trophies, there are collective trophies. That’s what we work for, and that’s what I’m focused on —, the coach added.

DID ARRASCAETA ALSO SPEAK ABOUT THE TOPIC?

After the win, Arrascaeta also spoke about the issue. The SporTV broadcast, which aired the match, kept insisting on repeating the statistic of 60 shots and only six goals against Fluminense, Bahia, and Vitória in the last three national competition matches. However, the Uruguayan followed the same line as Jardim.

— We have to keep evolving, improving, and continue creating chances, which is the most important thing. It’s part of the game if the ball doesn’t go in. Today we scored four goals, played a great match, and we’re happy about that. He’s a coach who is showing his identity in the team, we’re happy with what we’re doing, but we still have a lot ahead of us —, said the star.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Whether creating few or many chances, Flamengo will go for the win against Estudiantes (ARG) in La Plata next Wednesday (29), in the Libertadores. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla on the website, social media, and YouTube.

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