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What did Leonardo Jardim say about the starting spot at Flamengo’s right back position?

Varela and Emerson Royal have been alternating at right back for Flamengo under coach Leonardo Jardim. According to the Portuguese manager, the reason is tied to the grueling schedule, since the Rubro-Negro is competing in three tournaments at the same time.

— I haven’t been rotating just for the sake of it; I’ve been giving players minutes because they have quality and can represent Flamengo well. In this run of games every three days, we have to have fresh players —, he said before concluding:

— Varela is exceptional; he’s going to the Club World Cup. Royal has also been putting in great performances. I do this in defense, in attack, in midfield, because the season is long and the players aren’t able to play all of it —, he said.

Who will start against Grêmio?

Coach Leonardo Jardim has two training sessions left to decide who will start for Flamengo against Grêmio. The tendency is for Varela to be among the starting 11 against the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

What time is the Flamengo vs. Grêmio match?

Flamengo’s match against Grêmio is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (10), in Porto Alegre. The clash, valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship, will be broadcast by Premiere on pay-per-view.

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