Leonardo Jardim ends Plata saga, “He’s a player I count on” | OneFootball

Plata returned to the field for Flamengo in the match against Santos

Flamengo beat Santos this Sunday (05), 3-1, in the tenth round of the Brasileirão. One of the most talked-about names after the win was Gonzalo Plata, who provided the assist for Fla’s third goal. As a result, in a press conference, coach Leonardo Jardim put an end to the “gossip” about the player.

— Plata’s situation is something I’ve already explained to you here. At first, he wasn’t fully integrated, then he went to the national team and played two good matches, and now he is becoming more and more integrated -, he said, before concluding:

— He is a player I count on because he has quality and intensity, an extremely interesting player, but it has to start from a principle of guidance. He’s a guy who can be important -, Jardim concluded.

How did Plata perform against Santos?

Coach Leonardo Jardim brought on Plata in the 36th minute of the second half. Soon after coming on, the Ecuadorian provided the assist for Lucas Paquetá’s goal, Flamengo’s third of the match. In addition, during the celebration, the midfielder asked for applause for the number 19.

What is Plata’s situation at Flamengo?

Gonzalo Plata is going through a period of uncertainty at Flamengo. The forward has not been able to put together a consistent run under Leonardo Jardim and was also involved in off-field situations that generated repercussions and bothered club officials and fans.

However, the forward got minutes again wearing the Flamengo shirt this Sunday (05). Now, Plata is hoping to continue earning space with Leonardo Jardim in Fla’s upcoming matches.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Plata available, Flamengo return to action on Wednesday (08) for their Libertadores debut. At Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in Peru, the Rubro-Negro will face Cusco (PER) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in the first 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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