Academy youngsters could get their chance at Flamengo; find out | OneFootball

With the break in the schedule for the World Cup, head coach Leonardo Jardim got the chance to take a closer look at young talents developed in Flamengo’s academy.

Among them, two familiar faces to the fans have returned from loan spells in Europe and are fighting to win back their place in the first-team squad: Lorran and Rayan Lucas.

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✈️ Evaluation at Ninho and a Passport to Portugal

Both players reported back last Friday and have been training normally with the group. Although the pair’s future is still uncertain — with the club considering the possibility of new loans so they can get more playing time — the expectation is that they will be the main new names on the squad list for the mid-season training period.

The delegation flies to the Algarve, in Portugal, next Sunday (the 28th). To help make the final call on who travels, the coaching staff is considering holding a practice match this Friday at Ninho do Urubu, serving as a practical test for the youngsters.

Jardim’s Focus: Since he has had a packed schedule since arriving in Rio de Janeiro, the Portuguese coach wants to use these free weeks to carefully assess the potential of the academy gems.

🔍 Breakdown of the Academy Graduates

Leonardo Jardim’s current coaching staff did not have the chance to work with either player before their departures. Here is how the duo performed during their loan spells in European football:

Rayan Lucas: The defensive midfielder/attacking midfielder left Flamengo in June last year for Sporting, in Portugal. On Portuguese soil, he enjoyed solid playing time: he played 23 matches (starting 20 of them) and provided one assist. His contract with Rubro-Negro runs until 2028.

Lorran: The attacking midfielder lost space in the senior squad under Filipe Luís and even returned to the Under-20s before being loaned to Pisa, in Italy, in August. In Europe, his spell was more modest: he played 10 matches (only one as a starter) and scored a goal on his debut. With a long-term contract (until 2029), he is still young enough to play in the youth ranks if the board decides that is the best path.

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