Leonardo Jardim dodges comment on Flamengo flaw: “I can’t say…” | OneFootball

Flamengo face Coritiba this Saturday (30) in the 18th round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo in 2026 have faced difficulty turning the chances they create into goals. Against Cusco (PER) on Tuesday (26), for example, Leonardo Jardim’s team scored three goals despite taking 22 shots on goal. As a result, the coach explained that the team failed in their passing.

— We ended up creating some situations, but I don’t think our finishing was the best. We missed some passes. There are some players who are short of rhythm, coming back from injuries, and they’re still struggling a bit. I believe they tried to do their best, they’re out there on the pitch. I can never say that this team doesn’t work hard — said Jardim, who added in the press conference:

— We can make mistakes technically, in scoring situations, but when it comes to sweating the shirt and giving everything for 90 minutes… I can’t say anything. It was like that in this one, the previous one, and the one before that. They always give their all for the club. Of course, sometimes they want to make something happen, they don’t get it right, they wait a little longer and lose the timing of the pass — he stressed.

How did Mengo beat Cusco?

The first half made it seem like a Rubro-Negro goal at the Maracanã was only a matter of time, but going into halftime at 0-0 left the fans impatient. In the second half, however, Fla scored three times in the sixth round of the Libertadores group stage through Bruno Henrique and Lucas Paquetá.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Looking to make up for the missed chances, Flamengo return to the Brasileirão on Saturday (30). Flamengo will face Coritiba at the Maracanã, starting at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), in the 18th round.

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So, Coluna do Fla will provide complete coverage of the match through the website, YouTube, and other social media platforms. The match broadcast, however, will be on SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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