Leonardo Jardim helps Pedro regain confidence at Flamengo | OneFootball

Pedro has been an undisputed starter in Flamengo’s attack since Leonardo Jardim arrived

At the moment, the domestic calendar is on hold due to the FIFA international break. However, despite having only recently arrived at Flamengo, Leonardo Jardim is working to help Pedro regain confidence as the undisputed starter in Flamengo’s attack.

In short, since Leonardo Jardim’s arrival, Pedro has once again become an undisputed starter. In Flamengo’s last four matches, the No. 9 was directly involved in three goals. First, the striker opened the scoring in the 2-0 win over Cruzeiro.

After that, Pedro added the final goal in Flamengo’s 3-0 rout of Botafogo. Finally, against Corinthians, the No. 9 provided the assist for Lucas Paquetá to score in the 1-1 draw.

What has Leonardo Jardim been doing?

According to GE, Leonardo Jardim arrived at Flamengo by going straight to Pedro. In this way, the coach tried to instill confidence in the No. 9, showing that the striker would be key to the team structure he envisioned for the Rubro-Negro.

Besides making Pedro feel comfortable enough to get a run of games in Flamengo’s attack, Leonardo Jardim also asked the No. 9 to make some sacrifices for the good of the team. Lastly, the Portuguese coach discussed adjustments to the style of play he wants to implement at Fla, along with possible roles for the striker.

What now?

Now, Leonardo Jardim will use the FIFA international break to further refine what he wants from Pedro as Flamengo’s center forward. That’s because the Rubro-Negro will only return to action on April 2, when they face Red Bull Bragantino in the ninth round of the Brasileirão, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Municipal Cicero De Souza Marques.

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