Royal explains boxing work and jokes about Pulgar lookalike as he battles for Flamengo start | OneFootball

Emerson Royal says he practises boxing in his time off to maintain fitness and sharpen his performances for Flamengo.

According to Globo.com, the right-back made a light-hearted remark about Greek boxer Korina Daponte, a lookalike of Pulgar, saying she would not quite match the Chilean midfielder.

Royal credits his recent upturn at the club to head coach Leonardo Jardim, whom he described as quietly diligent and focused in day-to-day work.

He added that the Portuguese coach has urged him to do the simple things well, focusing on his main attributes to consolidate his resurgence.

Having been on the bench against Cruzeiro, Royal is competing with Varela and could start against Botafogo in the 25th round of the Brasileirão.

Source: Globo.com

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