Leonardo Jardim hails Flamengo player: "Exceptional intelligence" | OneFootball

Pulgar made 12 defensive actions during the 90 minutes against Cruzeiro

Erick Pulgar was one of the main highlights for Flamengo in the 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro last Wednesday (11). After the match, coach Leonardo Jardim praised the Chilean midfielder and highlighted the intelligence of the red-and-black playmaker.

— He is an important player for Flamengo for everything he has shown. He understands the game well. I asked him to make two or three moves that I needed within my strategy — began Leonardo Jardim, about Erick Pulgar.

— And he (Pulgar) understood easily. This shows that he not only has quality, but above-average intelligence, which allows him to respond from one moment to the next, with just a week of work. That’s why I’m very satisfied with him — the coach concluded.

HOW DID ERICK PULGAR PLAY?

Erick Pulgar didn’t score any goals, but was one of the main highlights for Flamengo in the match against Cruzeiro. The Chilean midfielder made 12 defensive actions: four ball recoveries, four clearances, three interceptions, and one blocked shot.

HOW WAS FLAMENGO'S MATCH?

Flamengo defeated Cruzeiro 2-0. Pedro scored a beautiful goal to open the scoring in the first half. In the final minutes of the second half, Jorge Carrascal chipped the goalkeeper to seal the result at Maracanã.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo puts Cruzeiro aside and focuses on the next round of the Brazilian Championship. The team led by Leonardo Jardim will face Botafogo on Saturday (14), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium.

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