Filipe Luís explains Allan’s starting role in Flamengo v Juventude clash | OneFootball

Jorginho and Erick Pulgar were Flamengo's absentees in the match against Juventude

Allan was a starter this Sunday (14) in Flamengo's 2-0 victory over Juventude in Caxias do Sul. Therefore, after the match at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, coach Filipe Luís explained why the Brazilian midfielder was chosen to replace Jorginho.

— Firstly, because of the game plan. Based on what I believed would happen on the field against Juventude, how they behaved in previous matches, and what best fit as a characteristic. The part of De la Cruz, a special care due to the sequence of matches he will have. I always hope to see his best version from now on —, Filipe Luís began.

— I know there were two weeks to train, the competition between them is very high. Also, Erick Pulgar and Jorginho will return in a while. We have a great performance from Allan, Evertton who always comes in and is very reliable. This is a win for the coach. My choice for Allan today was strategic for the game plan —, the coach concluded.

WHY WAS HE CHOSEN?

Allan was a starter for Flamengo due to the absences of Jorginho and Erick Pulgar, who play as first midfielders. This is because the Italian-Brazilian is recovering from a muscle edema in his left thigh, while the latter is transitioning after undergoing surgery.

HOW WAS ALLAN IN THE MATCH?

Therefore, with the starting position secured, Allan took the opportunity to have a good match. In this way, the midfielder completed 95% of the passes on the field during the 90 minutes. In addition, the midfielder blocked a shot from a Juventude player.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

With Allan available, Flamengo takes the field on Thursday (18) against Estudiantes (ARG), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The Coluna do Fla brings all the information.

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