Leonardo Jardim admits he may rest Flamengo players against Corinthians | OneFootball

Flamengo head coach Leonardo Jardim says he may rest players against Corinthians in round 27 of the Brasileirão. According to Meu Timao, the match is on Sunday 13 at 17:30 at the Maracanã.

The stance follows Thursday's 2-0 win over Independiente del Valle in Quito, which gave Flamengo an advantage in the Libertadores quarter-finals. The game at 2,850 metres added to the squad's physical load before the league fixture.

Jardim said his staff could use the Corinthians match to hand minutes to those who played less in the Libertadores.

He underlined the two-day turnaround and the long journey back from Ecuador, stressing how hard his players worked across the 90 minutes.

He also noted the value of a strong bench during a hectic run of fixtures, with Flamengo playing every midweek and carrying the responsibility to win.

Corinthians seek to halt a sequence of four consecutive league defeats and spark a reaction. Flamengo target another win to extend their lead and open up distance on Palmeiras.

Source: Meu Timao

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