Leonardo Jardim hits out at Plata after Flamengo v Corinthians clash | OneFootball

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·23 March 2026

Leonardo Jardim hits out at Plata after Flamengo v Corinthians clash

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What Did Leonardo Jardim Say About Plata?


The forward Gonzalo Plata was left out of the Flamengo squad for the match against Corinthians. Right after the game, coach Leonardo Jardim explained the reason for excluding the Ecuadorian from Sunday's (22) clash at the Neo Química Arena.

— He is a player who is having difficulties with integration, a broad integration, so at this moment to play for Flamengo it is necessary to be well integrated. It is necessary for us to have concentration, attitude, and great physical effort to fight for results.-, said Leonardo Jardim in a press conference.


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Plata has not yet managed to have a good run with Leonardo Jardim at Flamengo. Thus, while the forward was prestigious with Filipe Luís, now the Ecuadorian will have to work hard to perform again for the Rubro-Negro.

IS PLATA LEAVING FLAMENGO?

It is important to emphasize that even in this situation, Plata remains available to Leonardo Jardim at Flamengo. For now, the forward will be absent from Mengo training sessions, as he will join the Ecuadorian National Team for matches during this FIFA Date.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

After the draw with Corinthians, Flamengo will return to the field only on April 2, when they will face Red Bull Bragantino, for the ninth round of the Brasileirão. The match will kick off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Nabi Abi Cheddid Stadium. Finally, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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