Jardim explains line-up change for Flamengo v Vasco in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo had key absences for the derby against Vasco

Head coach Leonardo Jardim had to ‘rack his brains’ to set up Flamengo for the match against Vasco this Sunday (03). After a 2-2 draw in the 14th round of the Brasileirão, the Portuguese coach explained the decisions made during the match.

— We couldn’t use three midfielders. Two were injured and one was suspended. Certainly, some of the issues with losing possession were largely due to adaptations. Some players had to play more centrally, Plata played through the middle -, he said, before concluding:

— In the final stretch, when we strengthened the midfield with experienced players, my idea was to have more of the ball and balance the game better. It didn’t work out, and we ended up being dominated, but it’s important to have our midfielders available, because our game is built to play with midfielders, wingers and strikers. It’s not an excuse for drawing the game -, Jardim concluded.

Did Flamengo have absences against Vasco?

Yes! Flamengo had important absences in midfield for the match against Vasco this Sunday (03). Pulgar is still being treated for a shoulder injury, while Carrascal is serving a suspension handed down by the STJD. In addition, Arrascaeta is recovering from surgery after fracturing his right collarbone, and Lucas Paquetá is being treated for swelling in the tendon of his left thigh.

As a result, Leonardo Jardim lined up Flamengo with four forwards, and Luiz Araújo and Gonzalo Plata rotated in the number 10 role. So, despite taking a 2-0 lead with goals from Pedro and Jorginho, the Rubro-Negro allowed Vasco to level the match.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo will now begin preparations for their next Libertadores fixture. This Thursday (07), Rubro-Negro face Independiente Medellín (COL) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Atanasio Girardot Stadium, in the fourth round of the continental tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website and social media. However, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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