Leonardo Jardim reveals top priority as Flamengo boss | OneFootball

What did Leonardo Jardim say after the Flamengo vs Cruzeiro match?

Flamengo returned to winning ways in the Brazilian Championship this Wednesday (11). The Most Beloved defeated Cruzeiro 2-0 at Maracanã, and coach Leonardo Jardim opened up about his main priority as the red-black team's coach.

— My priority is for Flamengo to play well and win. Regarding the match, these players have a great ability to move the ball around. We are gradually trying to include other variables, — he said, before concluding:

— A player’s life is usually not just about one variable, so I believe there can be others in the match, such as carrying the ball more into open spaces when they appear, making some diagonal runs to create offensive dynamics. We are gradually implementing this, — he added.

Will Leonardo Jardim have plenty of time to prepare Flamengo for the match against Botafogo?

Leonardo Jardim will now have two more training sessions before Flamengo’s next match. The red-black squad will train this Friday (13) and Saturday (14) before taking the field against Botafogo, for the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship.

What time is the Flamengo vs Botafogo match?

With Leonardo Jardim on the sidelines, Flamengo faces Botafogo starting at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (14), at Engenhão. Coluna do Fla will be there ‘in loco’ to provide the most red-black coverage on the internet.

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