Jardim compares Samuel Lino to Arrascaeta, explains ‘fit’ with Pedro | OneFootball

Samuel Lino has been one of the standout players for Leonardo Jardim’s Flamengo

Flamengo beat Coritiba 3-0 this Saturday (30) at the Maracanã, with two goals and one assist from Samuel Lino. After the match, coach Leonardo Jardim drew a comparison between the No. 16 and Arrascaeta, explaining how the player adapted his movement to strengthen his chemistry with Pedro.

— Our choice in terms of the midfield setup was a player who would combine well with Pedro. Pedro made a lot of runs in behind, Lino came inside, Luiz (Araújo) drifted, and Royal pushed forward. It was a dynamic we wanted to create, because Coritiba’s holding midfielders could press and trouble us between the lines. We managed to create those good patterns, which increased after the sending-off (of Pedro Rocha, of Coritiba) -, he said, before continuing:

— Lino is a player with those characteristics. If you look closely, Arrascaeta also makes those movements around the striker. It’s important for that attacking midfielder to create space not only in front of the defensive line, but also behind it. That’s what I asked of him, and that’s what happened -, concluded Leonardo Jardim during the press conference.

IMPROVING UNDER LEONARDO JARDIM?

One of the most expensive signings in Flamengo’s history, Samuel Lino initially failed to meet expectations. However, the arrival of Leonardo Jardim boosted the left winger’s performances, and he now has 32 appearances, six goals, and nine assists this season.

In this context, the absence of Arrascaeta, sidelined for a month due to a collarbone injury, required new tactical adjustments. Faced with that absence, and justifying the trust placed in him by Leonardo Jardim, the No. 16 showed he is capable of performing a role similar to that of the Uruguayan midfielder.

As a result, his chemistry with Pedro, the red-and-black team’s top scorer, has grown with every match. Samuel Lino’s movement helps create space, establishing him as a key piece in the tactical setup put in place by Flamengo’s coaching staff.

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