Inside: Jardim fired up, Bruno Henrique hails Flamengo's strength | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim, Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira spoke up in Flamengo’s locker room

Flamengo released, this Monday (11), behind-the-scenes footage from the Rubro-Negro side following the 1-0 win over Grêmio in Porto Alegre. In the locker room, Leonardo Jardim, Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira asked to speak. The coach, fired up, praised the players who came on in the second half. Meanwhile, the No. 27 highlighted the group’s commitment during this stretch of long trips.

“Today (Sunday), the guys who came on helped a lot... They helped with the dynamics, they helped keep the flame alive. I believe in all of you and I know the quality every one of you has,” coach Leonardo Jardim shouted. Right after that, Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira congratulated the group.

— Congratulations to everyone on the win. We had six days of commitment from everyone, a lot of hard work. Everyone here was very important during these six days. That shows the strength of our group, and may we keep getting more and more committed to doing what the Mister (Jardim) and the staff ask of us —, said the forward.

— I think that more and more, with every match that goes by, we show that no matter the stadium, at home or away, Flamengo plays the same way and goes after the result. I think that’s what has been making us a consistent and strong team —, added Léo Pereira.

WHAT WERE LEONARDO JARDIM AND BRUNO HENRIQUE REFERRING TO, AFTER ALL?

Leonardo Jardim highlighted the players who came off the bench. One ‘substitute’ played a decisive role in the win. After all, Emerson Royal, who came on in the second half, provided the assist for Carrascal’s goal. Besides the full-back, the following were also brought on: Luiz Araújo, De La Cruz and Bruno Henrique.

Meanwhile, No. 27 recalled the grueling schedule Flamengo has faced in recent days. On Tuesday (05), the team traveled to Medellín. On Thursday (07), they took the field and faced Independiente Medellín (COL) for two minutes in a match that was called off due to safety concerns. Finally, on Friday (08), the squad headed to Porto Alegre and played Grêmio on Sunday (10).

After so much travel, Flamengo were given the day off this Monday (12). Now, Mengão will board another flight on Wednesday (13), since on Thursday (14) they have a match in Salvador against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil. Kickoff at Barradão is set for 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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