Jorginho starts as Flamengo captain for the first time | OneFootball

Match against Bragantino is the second time Jorginho wears the captain’s armband for Flamengo

In just months at Flamengo, Jorginho has achieved something players with years at Rubro-Negro did not. That is because, this Thursday (02), the defensive midfielder is captain from the start for the first time.

Therefore, the Italian-Brazilian is Flamengo’s leader against Red Bull Bragantino at Estádio Municipal Cícero de Souza Marques. The teams face off in the tenth round of the Brasileirão.

Why is Jorginho the captain this time?

Club idols Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique are out for the match. The Uruguayan is dealing with physical fatigue, while the forward is recovering from pubalgia. So, the squad chose the Italian-Brazilian, who has shown communication skills and leadership instinct.

Even without the two leaders, however, Jorginho jumped ahead of players who have been at the club longer. Pedro, Léo Ortiz, Rossi and Pulgar have been at Fla for years. The midfielder, on the other hand, has stood out in nine months wearing the Sacred Mantle.

Is this the first time Jorginho has been captain at Flamengo?

The midfielder first wore the armband in Flamengo’s 3-0 thrashing of Botafogo. On that occasion, however, the defensive midfielder only took over the role after Léo Pereira left the match.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

On Sunday (05), Flamengo host Santos at the Maracanã starting at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time). The clash is part of the tenth round of the Brazilian Championship, with coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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