Jardim snubs Hulk, praises ex-Flamengo after Atlético-MG rout | OneFootball

Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 4-0 this Sunday (26), in Hulk’s absence

Atlético-MG suffered a 4-0 thrashing from Flamengo in Hulk’s absence. As a result, the Rubro-Negro coach stressed that he did not even think about why the Atlético idol was left out. Leonardo Jardim, however, praised the Ninho do Urubu academy graduate.

— I can’t say why Hulk didn’t play, because I don’t know. Atlético-MG’s strategy was certainly to field the best team possible. They tried to press us more with the players who started up front, whether the striker or the youngster who used to play for Flamengo, who had a great game, Victor Hugo — said Jardim, who added:

— When the match ended, I went to congratulate that youngster because he played a great game. So I’m pleased. But I will never talk about the strategy or why Hulk didn’t play — the coach said at a press conference.

So why didn’t Hulk play against Flamengo?

Atlético released the striker to negotiate with another club in the Brasileirão. The Minas Gerais side, however, did not reveal the identity of the club interested in the player. All that is known, though, is that his destination is in Brazil’s Serie A.

How did Flamengo beat Atlético-MG?

The Arena MRV is in Minas Gerais, but Rubro-Negro felt right at home. So the Most Beloved showed no mercy to Atlético-MG and handed them a 4-0 defeat. Pedro, with two goals, Arrascaeta and Plata found the net.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Leonardo Jardim on the touchline, Flamengo face Estudiantes on Wednesday (29). The match, valid for the third round of the Libertadores group stage, kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in Argentina.

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