Léo Pereira on Carrascal after red in Flamengo v Palmeiras: “Normal” | OneFootball

Léo Pereira was the only Flamengo player to speak after the defeat to Palmeiras

One of the team captains, Léo Pereira was the only Flamengo player to speak to the press after the 3-0 loss to Palmeiras. Asked about how Jorge Carrascal reacted after the red card that decided the match, the center back said the Colombian apologized with his head down.

— He was down, which is normal. No one goes into a match hoping to be sent off; he goes in thinking about helping, scoring, assisting, making beautiful plays like he has been doing all this time at Flamengo —, began Léo Pereira.

— But it happens, it’s unfortunate. It’s weighing on his conscience. And we have the role of embracing him somehow and helping, because he is a decisive player in a positive way. We count on him for important matches, we need the quality he has and his help for the team —, added Flamengo’s number 4 Flamengo.

DID CARRASCAL SPEAK OUT, AFTER ALL?

Right after the end of the match, Jorge Carrascal went on social media and apologized to Flamengo fans. The player said he had no intention of hitting the Palmeiras player and lamented the negative result in the clash between the competition’s leaders.

“I want to apologize to all Flamengo fans. It was never my intention to be sent off in such an important match, considering what it represents for the club. I apologize to all my teammates and the entire coaching staff. I will always defend the Flamengo shirt tooth and nail, fighting for every ball,” he wrote.

“The emotion of always wanting to win every challenge was, unfortunately, cut short. That causes a lot of frustration, especially after a match we were so excited to win. Today I’m going home heartbroken because of what happened,” added number 15.

SO, IS THIS CARRASCAL’S FAREWELL?

Carrascal is expected to play his last match for Flamengo before the World Cup this Tuesday (26), against Cusco (PER), in the sixth round of the Copa Libertadores da América. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

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