Will he drop the big names? Leonardo Jardim breaks silence on game plans | OneFootball

Flamengo hired Leonardo Jardim to replace Filipe Luís

Leonardo Jardim was introduced as the new coach of Flamengo last Thursday (05), after training at Ninho do Urubu. During the press conference, the Portuguese coach spoke about plans to bench veteran players and explained decisions made throughout his career.

— I have never benched anyone. I defend the best part of the structure. I told the players that I have an important guideline. What I defend first is the club ahead of any individual. That is my way of working — Leonardo Jardim began.

— I defend the interests of the group and the club first. Regarding Gabriel, who was an idol here, I thought Kaio Jorge was in better form and put him in to play. Gabriel was not satisfied, but he did not stop working. We had a good relationship — concluded the Flamengo coach.

WHAT'S THE CONTEXT?

Cruzeiro has agreed to sign Gabigol, former Flamengo player, as a big name for the 2025 season. However, Leonardo Jardim was not interested in the victorious history of the former Mengão player and chose Kaio Jorge instead. As a result, the young player became one of the main players in Brazil.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, Leonardo Jardim's Flamengo takes the field this Sunday (08), against Fluminense, at Maracanã, in the single final of the Campeonato Carioca, at 6pm (Brasília time). In this way, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match straight from the stadium.

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