Josmar ‘steps up’ for Pedro and gets another chance at Flamengo | OneFootball

Nest Product, Josmar has taken part in Flamengo’s recent first-team training sessions

Josmar has once again been given an opportunity with Flamengo’s first team. During this first week of the FIFA international break, the young forward was “promoted” to fill the gap left by Pedro, who is on duty with the Brazil national team.

The 18-year-old forward is going through an “exchange” process, in which he is part of the U-20 squad but also trains with Flamengo’s first team. At the moment, Josmar is taking advantage of another experience with the “senior team” to gain even more experience and, in addition, show his worth to coach Leonardo Jardim.

During the most recent sessions, Josmar took full part in Flamengo’s training. Even so, the tendency is for the forward and other players still eligible for the U-20s to feature in the derby against Fluminense on Saturday (26), in the state championship for the age group.

It is important to point out that, in the schedule initially released by the club, the professional squad will have Saturday (26) and Sunday (27) off. That way, if Josmar is included in the squad for the derby, the forward will not miss the activities led by Jardim.

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO THINK ABOUT JOSMAR’S FUTURE?

Josmar is one of the youth-team players Flamengo rates highly with an eye on the future. However, in an effort not to rush things, the club has adopted a cautious approach regarding establishing the forward in the first team. The first time the youngster was included with the “senior” squad was in the derby against Botafogo in the Brazilian Championship.

WHAT HAS JOSMAR’S CAREER PATH BEEN LIKE?

It is important to note that before playing for Flamengo, Josmar stood out in an Avaí shirt. For the Santa Catarina side, the player put in strong performances and even played for the senior team during the Brazilian Série B campaign.

During that period, Josmar even scored at just 17 years old and became the youngest player to find the net in the round-robin era of the competition. Finally, to sign the forward, Flamengo paid R$ 3.5 million.

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