Leonardo Jardim says Flamengo scrapped training over safety in Medellín | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim commented on the incidents that took place in Medellín, Colombia

Flamengo went through a turbulent Thursday (07) in Colombia during the match against Independiente Medellín in the Copa Libertadores. Head coach Leonardo Jardim confirmed that the red-and-black team was also unable to train in the city due to a lack of security.

— As for the training load, it wasn’t possible to either play or train because there was no security for us to train. So we stuck to what we had planned. We arrived in Porto Alegre and we’re going to train this afternoon —, began Leonardo Jardim.

— We have to pay attention to the body’s recovery time, because we barely slept and were in very bad shape. We’ll try to work today so that we’re better tomorrow and can prepare on Sunday —, concluded the Flamengo coach at a press conference.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE SITUATION?

Last Thursday (07), Flamengo faced Independiente Medellín. However, the match lasted about two minutes. That was because Colombian fans began protesting aggressively, throwing fire, chairs, and objects onto the pitch. As a result, Conmebol called off the match.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo put the Copa Libertadores aside and turn their focus back to the Brazilian Championship Série A. The red-and-black team face Grêmio on Sunday (10) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), away from home, in the 15th round of the national tournament.

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