Jardim to Arrascaeta before Flamengo v Vitória: “They left you alone…” | OneFootball

What did Leonardo Jardim say to Arrascaeta before Flamengo vs Vitória?

Flamengo are struggling with absences in midfield at the moment. Because of that, coach Leonardo Jardim has not been able to give Arrascaeta much rest. In a press conference after Mengo’s 2-1 win over Vitória, the Portuguese manager revealed details of a conversation with the Uruguayan and lamented the absences of Paquetá and Carrascal.

— I spoke with Arrascaeta before the match. I said: “Arrasca, right now, Paquetá and Carrascal, who are the attacking midfielders for that position, have left you on your own” (laughs). So we have to manage things in this game. Maybe you’ll play in the second half because I’m already going to need you again right after, and there won’t be time to rest -, he said, before concluding:

— That’s why a club with Flamengo’s responsibilities, playing in Brazil, with this number of matches, absolutely needs a squad with at least two players for each position -, Leonardo Jardim concluded in the post-match interview on Wednesday (22).

HOW DID ARRASCAETA PERFORM IN FLAMENGO VS VITÓRIA?

Looking to rotate the squad, Leonardo Jardim started the match against Vitória with Arrascaeta on the bench. However, right after halftime, the No. 10 came on and was directly involved in Flamengo’s attacking moves. In Pedro’s goal, it was the Uruguayan who started the play.

With help from Arrascaeta, Flamengo beat Vitória 2-1 and took the lead in the fifth-round tie of the Copa do Brasil. Now, Mengo have the advantage of being able to draw by any scoreline on May 14 (Thursday) at Barradão and still advance to the next round.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Before the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo will ‘switch gears’ and focus on their next fixture of the season, against Atlético-MG in the Brasileirão. The match takes place at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (26), at Arena MRV. Therefore, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the details of the clash on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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