Defender lets rip about Jorginho of Flamengo: "He’s a s***..." | OneFootball

See what Iago, Flamengo player, said about Jorginho?

Iago is one of the players from Flamengo's under-20 team who often join the professional squad. Given this situation, the defender is already familiar with the personalities of the athletes. In an interview, the Ninho's protégé made sure to praise Jorginho's behavior on the field. As such, the player described the Italo-Brazilian's attitude as a “good kind of annoying.”

— Yes, he (Jorginho) is a good kind of annoying (laughs). Everything he does and says on the field is perfect. He is the Filipe Luís on the field. Because of the noise in the stadium, you can't hear the coach properly, so he steps in. He plays a lot and makes a big difference –, said Iago in an interview with ‘CazéTV’.

Jorginho is seen as an ‘example’ for the younger athletes. This is because, in addition to all the experience gained over the years in Europe, the Italo-Brazilian has a coach's spirit on the field.

Thus, Jorginho has managed to become one of the pillars of the current Flamengo squad. Even with little time at the club, the athlete is admired by the red-black fans and has already accumulated titles.

WHAT TITLES HAS JORGINHO WON WITH FLAMENGO?

The midfielder Jorginho joined Flamengo mid-year during the Club World Cup in the United States. Thus, the Italo-Brazilian participated in the victorious campaigns of the Libertadores of America and the Brasileirão.

WHAT IS IAGO'S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

Defender Iago is one of the players seeking opportunities in the professional squad, however, the competition in Flamengo's defensive system is tough. Thus, there is anticipation to see what the future holds for the athlete at the club.

Initially, the tendency is for Iago to start playing with Flamengo's under-20 squad in the early rounds of the Carioca 2026. This is because, over the next few days, the professionals are enjoying their vacation time.

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