Pedro hails Plata’s ‘relief’ after goal v Atlético-MG, Flamengo duties | OneFootball

Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 4-0 this Sunday (26)

Flamengo steamrolled Atlético-MG this Sunday (26) at Arena MRV, in a match valid for the 13th round of the Brasileirão. The star of the rout with two goals, Pedro set aside his individual spotlight to celebrate teammate Plata ending his scoring drought. Speaking to Coluna do Fla, the No. 9 highlighted the importance of the goal for the confidence of the squad led by Leonardo Jardim.

— Happy that Plata was able to score again. I felt he really wanted that goal, and thank God it came today. But he had already been playing very well with the whole team as well, with Leo Jardim, so of course it’s great because it gives him and the whole team even more confidence. Seeing a player like him doing well, and without a doubt everyone up front has to deliver and do it well -, he said.

HAS PLATA FOUND HIS FORM AGAIN?

Gonzalo Plata has rediscovered his best football under Leonardo Jardim. Although he was one of the attackers most used by Filipe Luís, the Ecuadorian only recently found his scoring touch after overcoming off-field issues that now seem to be behind him. In this way, the performance against Atlético-MG confirms the player’s improvement, as he had already been making solid tactical contributions even before finding the net.

In addition, the No. 45 scored again after 88 days, ending a drought that had lasted since the match against São Paulo on January 28. In that sense, the goal helps bring calm to the player, who remains a frequent presence in the team’s lineups.

WHAT NOW?

With Plata available, Flamengo now turns its attention to the Libertadores. That’s because this Wednesday (29), the Rubro-Negro side visits Estudiantes (ARG) for the third round of the competition’s group stage.

The match takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata. As tradition dictates, the match will feature on-site coverage from Coluna do Fla, bringing all the details of the clash on Argentine soil.

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