Leonardo Jardim praises Flamengo player, highlights importance to the squad | OneFootball

Léo Pereira scored a stunning goal for Flamengo still in the first half

Flamengo defeated Botafogo 3-0 last Saturday (14th), at Estádio Nilton Santos, with one of the goals being a masterpiece by Léo Pereira. Thus, after the match, coach Leonardo Jardim praised the red-and-black defender.

— You know I don’t like to single out players, but Léo Pereira has been an important player for Flamengo. He was in the past, during the titles, and continues to be in the present — began Leonardo Jardim, during the press conference.

“The players who are at Flamengo are candidates for the National Team, given the level they play at, just as others can play for Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, and all the national teams,” concluded the Flamengo coach last Saturday (14th).

WHAT’S THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo made light work of Botafogo and won 3-0 at Estádio Nilton Santos. Léo Pereira, who was praised by Leonardo Jardim, scored the second goal, still in the first half.

This is because Léo Pereira took a free kick with mastery and scored a stunning goal for Flamengo. Finally, Samuel Lino and Pedro scored the other goals and sealed the red-and-black victory over Botafogo at Estádio Nilton Santos.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, Flamengo now turns its focus to the next match in the Brazilian Championship. That’s because the red-and-black team faces Remo on Thursday (19th), at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the seventh round of the tournament.

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