Leonardo Jardim surprises by revealing how he picks Flamengo's line-up | OneFootball

What did Leonardo Jardim say about Flamengo’s lineups?

Leonardo Jardim was asked this Wednesday (20) about how the starting players are chosen for Flamengo matches. The Portuguese coach then joked with the journalists during the press conference.

— I told the players that I take some cards with the players’ photos and throw them up in the air. Whoever lands, I pick (laughs). But there are variables, the first is organization. If we play with Royal, the winger can play more tucked inside. On the other side, if we play with Ayrton, who stays back more, the winger can be more direct — he said, before concluding:

— We also have players in the treatment room. It could be due to fitness, strategy, or not wanting to run the players into the ground. Then if a player breaks down, the coach is the one held responsible. We don’t want anyone sidelined for 15 days. But I can’t explain everything, otherwise you journalists will be the coaches — he said.

Who will be Flamengo’s starters against Palmeiras?

Leonardo Jardim has only two days to decide Flamengo’s lineup for the clash with Palmeiras. The Rubro-Negro squad trained this Thursday (21) and will wrap up preparations on Friday (22), since the match will be played on Saturday (23).

What time is the Flamengo vs Palmeiras match?

The Flamengo vs Palmeiras match is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. Brasília time this Saturday (23). The clash, valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship, will be held at the Maracanã, with live coverage on SporTV, on cable TV, and Premiere, on pay-per-view.

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