Leonardo Jardim names key figure behind Samuel Lino’s fine form | OneFootball

Flamengo coach joked about the forward at the press conference and denied taking any credit for the goals scored against Botafogo

Samuel Lino once again made the difference for Flamengo in the 3-0 win over Botafogo. The forward scored the first two goals and was the standout player of the 25th round. In the post-match press conference, Leonardo Jardim commented on the player’s good form, giving all the credit for it to the athlete.

What Leonardo Jardim said about Samuel Lino

The coach responded with good humor when asked about the forward’s current moment. “I was joking with him about his good form. His good season is not down to the coach. The coach is here not to get in the way (laughs). Lino’s good form is due to the ability he has been developing in matches and in daily work,” said Leonardo Jardim.

The remark neatly summed up the coach’s direct style with the press. Jardim made a point of taking his own name out of the spotlight. Therefore, he credits the forward’s improvement to his individual dedication in training.

The coach also drew laughs by defining his own role in the team’s daily work. However, behind the joke, the statement carries a clear message. Even with the team in good collective form, the credit remains with the player.

Samuel Lino’s form comes at a decisive stage of the Brasileirão

Samuel Lino’s good form comes at an important moment in the season for Flamengo. The team sits in second place with 48 points, behind only Palmeiras. Their rival has 52 points, but has also played one more match.

Therefore, each round carries extra weight in the direct battle for the national title. Flamengo return to the field on Wednesday (02) against Mirassol at the Maracanã. Even so, the red-and-black supporters hope to see a repeat of the strong performance shown against Botafogo.

Leonardo Jardim, despite not putting the spotlight on himself, shows confidence in the team. However, his comments about Lino also reveal the coach’s philosophy inside the dressing room. Thus, the credit remains with the players on the pitch, even in the face of recent good results.

For Flamengo fans, this kind of attitude reinforces the unity within the squad. In this way, Jardim avoids placing excessive pressure on himself during a positive run. The focus, therefore, remains on the individual development of each player in the team.

Samuel Lino, for his part, continues the training routine that the coach praised so highly. As a result, the forward remains an important player for Flamengo in the final stretch of the season.

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