Attack the best defence: Léo Ortiz on Flamengo’s backline secret | OneFootball

Léo Ortiz highlights that Flamengo concedes few goals in both the Brasileirão and the Libertadores

Flamengo came out of another game without conceding goals at home. This is because Filipe Luís' team beat Internacional 1-0 last Wednesday (13). In the face of the result, defender Léo Ortiz praised the attackers who made it easier for the Flamengo defense to work in the first game of the round of 16 of the Libertadores.

— It's a great factor for our team in general. I don't like to talk just about our defensive duo or the line of four. The work of the attackers pressing makes our job much easier. Of course, we also have merits when we defend well, especially when the pressure is broken and we need to act as a line of four -, said Léo Ortiz to add that:

— Flamengo is traditionally recognized for its offensive power and for having great players in the attack, with all the merit. But this defensive solidity has been our great trump card. Our team concedes few goals in both the Brasileirão and the Libertadores, which gives us a competitive advantage – pointed out the number 3 to add:

— When our attack is having a great day, if we maintain this defensive consistency and don't concede goals, we will have a great chance of winning any game. This is a great factor for our team -, highlighted the defender.

What are the numbers after the World Cup?

After the campaign in the Club World Cup in June, Flamengo played 10 games and conceded only 5 goals. Therefore, the team never lost by more than two goals and had their nets shaken only twice when playing at home.

What's the next commitment?

With Léo Ortiz at the disposal of coach Filipe Luís, Flamengo's next game is against Internacional, this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will take place at Beira-Rio, starting at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).

Where is the transmission of the Flamengo game?

The match between Flamengo and Internacional will be broadcast on Premiere, pay-per-view, and SporTV, on a closed channel. However, the rubro-negro fan can stay up to date with the main news of the Mais Querido with Coluna do Fla, through social media and the website.

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