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Which Lanús (ARG) player almost played for Flamengo during Jorge Jesus’ time?

Eduardo Salvio is one of the main players for Lanús (ARG), one of the finalists in the Copa Sudamericana. Before the ball rolls for the final between the Argentine team and Atlético-MG, the athlete revealed that he almost played for Flamengo during Jorge Jesus’ time at the club.

— I had spoken with him (Jorge Jesus) back when he was at Flamengo, but I was doing very well at Boca Juniors (ARG). At the time, Jorge tried to sign me, but I talked to him and ended up staying at Boca. I’ve always had a good relationship with Jorge, and I always say he is number one as a coach. I like him a lot -, said Eduardo Salvio to ‘ESPN’.

WAS JORGE JESUS EVER EDUARDO SALVIO’S COACH AT ANY CLUB?

It’s important to note that Jorge Jesus was Eduardo Salvio’s coach when he managed Benfica (POR). Because of this, the Lanús player ended up on the ‘Mister’s’ radar at Flamengo.

HOW DID JORGE JESUS PERFORM AT FLAMENGO?

Given this revelation, what is known is that Eduardo Salvio had the chance to be part of one of the most successful periods in Flamengo’s history. With Jorge Jesus on the sidelines, the Rubro-Negro broke records and won important titles, including the Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirão in 2019.

WHEN IS THE SUDAMERICANA FINAL?

With Eduardo Salvio available, Lanús faces Atlético-MG this Saturday (22nd) in the Sudamericana final. The match kicks off at 5:00 PM (Brasília time) at Estadio Defensores del Chaco, in Paraguay.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Flamengo also returns to the field on Saturday (22nd), but for the Brasileirão. In short, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), Mengão takes on Red Bull Bragantino at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show all the details of the match with the most rubro-negro coverage on the internet on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.

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