Pedro on Filipe Luís’ exit, message for Leonardo Jardim | OneFootball

Starter in the Carioca final, Pedro showed support for Flamengo's new coach

Flamengo faced Fluminense this Sunday (08), in the final of the Campeonato Carioca. As usual, the Rubro-Negro got the better of their Laranjeiras rival and claimed their 40th state title. Still on the field, forward Pedro spoke about the importance of the victory, also recalling the dismissal of coach Filipe Luís.

Subsequently, Pedro also spoke about Leonardo Jardim, the new coach of Flamengo. The coach started working with the Fla squad last Tuesday (03) and is still getting to know the club's daily routine. However, the number 9 assured that Jardim will have all the necessary support to perform well:

Today, we responded by winning this title. It's not easy to win a classic, a final, but the group is motivated and hopeful with Léo Jardim. He had little training time, but the group showed that they will embrace him so we can have a victorious era, which is what everyone wants.

Will Pedro be a starter with Leonardo Jardim?

In the presentation press conference, Leonardo Jardim praised Pedro, highlighting the center forward as a player of great talent. Despite this, the coach did not guarantee absolute starting status for the top scorer.

You all know Pedro and his qualities. He is a penalty area player, with a very high finishing ability […] I believe in him. When I say, I don't mean he will play every game or always 90 minutes. I believe in the qualities he has, and in the other deficiencies, we can overcome with motivation and commitment.

What is Flamengo's next game?

After winning the Carioca against Fluminense, Flamengo shifts focus to the Brasileirão. This is because, on Wednesday (11), the team hosts Cruzeiro at Maracanã. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), and Fla knows the importance of winning. After all, so far, the Rubro-Negro has only four points in three rounds of the Campeonato Brasileiro and needs the victory to close the gap to the top.

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