Jardim praises Flamengo sub: “Superb effort, impeccable attitude” | OneFootball

Flamengo coach Leonardo Jardim heaped praise on Danilo

Many fans do not understand why Danilo is a guaranteed name in the Brazil squad that will play in the World Cup. As the defender’s coach at Flamengo, Leonardo Jardim knows why. For the Portuguese manager, the experienced 34-year-old player has managed to adapt to the changes brought by time.

— Danilo is in that small group of players who know how to grow old in football. Many do not know how to age, because they want to play at 35 the same way they did at 30 and 25. Danilo wants to play, but he knows that his quality and his impact within the team are greater than just playing. He was one of the players who helped me in this integration process, with a spectacular willingness to train, impeccable attitude, and the same commitment whether playing or not playing —, said Jardim in an interview with “Mengocast,” Flamengo TV’s podcast.

— Ancelotti certainly sees that in the national team as well and wants this player with him. The 11 players who play the most are important, but having players who help us whether they play or not, who do not throw tantrums or behave badly, is essential. Knowing how to grow old in football is not for everyone. I know players with that profile and players who cannot do it —, he added.

WHAT IS DANILO’S FUTURE?

Danilo has not ruled out the possibility of retiring at the end of the year. If the defender does hang up his boots, Leonardo Jardim suggested the next step for the hero of Flamengo’s fourth Libertadores title: staying in football. The number 13 has a contract with the club until December 2026.

— I have already spoken with Danilo about the possibility of continuing to work in football. He is passionate about football and enjoys training and matches. When he decides to stop, he will already be integrated, and it will not be only Flamengo that will want to hire him, because a player with his profile is always welcome in any organization —, Jardim added.

WILL DANILO PLAY AGAINST FLUMINENSE?

A starter against Cusco (PER) on Wednesday (08), Danilo is expected to be on the bench this Sunday (12) against Fluminense in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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