Evertton Araújo or Erick Pulgar: Leonardo Jardim decides at Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo and Vasco drew 2-2 this Sunday (03) in the Brazilian Championship

Erick Pulgar’s injury gave Evertton Araújo an opportunity in Flamengo’s midfield. As a result, the academy graduate made the most of his place in the starting lineup and won over Leonardo Jardim. The coach, however, revealed that he will have a tough job when the Chilean returns.

— The player has been used more at this stage. Erick is also an extraordinary athlete, but he will have to recover from the injury, return to training with the others, and show his quality — the coach said, before adding:

— Erick would certainly have come into the game to give the team more balance in strategic terms and in duels. He’s a player I like a lot. We hope he recovers, and Paquetá as well, because we need solutions and the physical toll is huge — he said this Sunday (03).

What is the context behind Leonardo Jardim’s statement?

The coach pointed to the need for another defensive midfielder after the 2-2 draw with Vasco at the Maracanã in the 14th round of the Brasileirão. Pulgar, however, suffered a shoulder injury during the 3-0 loss to Red Bull Bragantino four rounds earlier.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Evertton Araújo available, Flamengo now turns its attention to the Libertadores. This Thursday (07), Independiente Medellín (COL) will be the opponent from 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Atanasio Girardot Stadium, in the fourth round of the group stage.

Therefore, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. The live broadcast, however, will be on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming).

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