Leonardo Jardim explains changes for Flamengo in Libertadores | OneFootball

How did Flamengo line up this Thursday (16)?

Flamengo ‘steamrolled’ Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (16), winning 4-1 in the second round of the Libertadores. The rubro-negro fans were even caught by surprise by some changes in Fla’s starting lineup. After the match, coach Leonardo Jardim explained his choices.

— People have already talked about the fact that we have a squad with solutions, so I would even push back a little on your statement. We are the strongest side possible. Our strongest side is putting on the shirt, going out there with 11 players, and showing the quality needed to achieve the club’s goals. And today we did that, with a 4-1 result, and I think it was fully deserved -, he said, before concluding:

— Once again, we played today, in two days we have another match, and on Wednesday we have yet another one, and it is almost impossible for the same player to play three matches. So it’s not just about words — the coach also has to make the players believe that, when they play, they are capable of carrying out their roles, and that is what the group has shown so far -, Jardim concluded.

What was Flamengo’s lineup for the Libertadores match?

Leonardo Jardim chose to rest players in the match against Independiente Medellín. As a result, players such as Pedro, Alex Sandro and Léo Ortiz started on the bench. So, Flamengo took the field with the following players: Rossi; Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araújo, Paquetá and Arrascaeta; Lino, Carrascal and Bruno Henrique.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Libertadores?

With Thursday’s (16) win, Flamengo regained first place in Group A of the Libertadores, with six points. In second place is Estudiantes (ARG), with four. Finally, Independiente Medellín and Cusco (PER) are at the bottom of the table, with one and zero points, respectively.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo will now begin preparations to return to the field this Sunday (19), when the Rubro-Negro face Bahia. The match will take place at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 12th round of the Brasileirão.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bahia through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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