Jardim snubs Hulk, hails ex-Flamengo after Atlético-MG rout | OneFootball

Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 4-0 this Sunday (26), in Hulk’s absence

Atlético-MG suffered a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Flamengo in Hulk’s absence. As a result, the Rubro-Negro coach said he did not even think about why the Atlético idol was left out. Leonardo Jardim, however, praised the Ninho do Urubu academy product.

— I can’t say why Hulk didn’t play, because I don’t know. Atlético-MG’s strategy was certainly to field the best team possible. They tried to press us more with the players who were up front, whether with the striker or the youngster who used to play for Flamengo, who had a great game, Victor Hugo -, Jardim said, before adding:

— When the game ended, I went over to congratulate that youngster because he had a great game. That’s why I’m satisfied. But I will never talk about the strategy or why Hulk didn’t play -, the coach said at the press conference.

So why didn’t Hulk play against Flamengo?

Atlético released the forward to negotiate with another club in the Brasileirão. The Minas Gerais side, however, did not disclose the identity of the club interested in the player. All that is known, though, is that the destination is in Brazil’s Série A.

How did Flamengo beat Atlético-MG?

The Arena MRV is in Minas Gerais, but the Rubro-Negro felt right at home. So, the Most Beloved made light work of Atlético-MG and handed them a 4-0 defeat. Pedro, with two goals, Arrascaeta and Plata found the net.

What is Flamengo’s next game?

With Leonardo Jardim on the touchline, Flamengo face Estudiantes on Wednesday (29). The match, valid for the third round of the Libertadores group stage, kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in Argentina.

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