Is Arrascaeta below par? Leonardo Jardim on Flamengo man: “We believe…” | OneFootball

What did Leonardo Jardim say about Arrascaeta?

Flamengo beat Santos 3-1 this Sunday (05) in the tenth round of the Brasileirão. After the match, during the post-game press conference, coach Leonardo Jardim was asked about Arrascaeta’s current form. The Portuguese manager was full of praise for the number 10.

— I know Arrascaeta very well, even from before his time at Flamengo. In 2019, I followed Flamengo a little and I knew how important he was. Last year he was fantastic. I know he will improve. He is an important player, whether starting or coming off the bench. He is a talent who can be extremely decisive -, he said, before concluding:

— We like him, the staff likes him, the entire fanbase likes him. We believe we will still see the best Arrascaeta this year. We have to manage a lot of players, and we will need everyone. In football, from one day to the next, there can be injuries, suspensions. There are always small changes, player management decisions. Everyone has to know they are useful -, Jardim concluded.

How did Arrascaeta perform in Flamengo vs. Santos?

Arrascaeta started the match between Flamengo and Santos and left the field in the 41st minute of the second half. So, the number 10 had two shots, completed 20 of 27 passes, and recorded 40 touches. In addition, the Uruguayan won the penalty that led to Jorginho’s goal, Mengão’s second in the match.

What are Arrascaeta’s numbers in 2026?

So far, Arrascaeta has played 13 matches for Flamengo in the 2026 season. During that span, the Uruguayan has three goals and one assist. It is worth noting that all of the number 10’s goals came from penalties.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo return to action on Wednesday (08) to make their Libertadores debut. At Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in Peru, the Rubro-Negro will face Cusco (PER) at 9:30 PM Brasília time, in the opening round of the continental competition.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Cusco through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, GE TV (YouTube), Globo (free-to-air TV), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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