Pedro shines for Flamengo, stands out in Brasileirão after return | OneFootball

A little over a month ago, Pedro was experiencing tense moments at Flamengo. By decision of coach Filipe Luís, the number nine was left out of two matches for the Rubro-Negro and lost his place in the squad. However, after reconciling with the coach, the forward regained his good form.

According to data from Sofascore, since being reinstated by Filipe Luís, Pedro is the player in the Brasileirão with the most goals scored in all competitions. In total, the player has found the net seven times in ten games. Additionally, he also has the highest conversion rate of big chances (83.3%).

The striker's comeback began on July 20, when he came on at the end of the classic against Fluminense and scored the winning goal for Flamengo, 1-0. After that, Pedro didn't score in six consecutive games but played in all, starting in five of them.

The forward returned to scoring in style. In the victory over Internacional, 3-1, in the Brazilian Championship, the number nine scored the first two goals for the Carioca team, at seven and 12 minutes of the first half. Then, he punished Colorado again, but this time in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16, won by Flamengo 2-0.

But it was in the historic match against Vitória that Pedro truly stole the spotlight. The forward scored three of the eight goals in the rout, one of them a stunning goal, featuring a flip-flap and a chipped finish, and also contributed with an assist.

The striker hopes to maintain his great form this Sunday when Flamengo hosts Grêmio at Maracanã. The match, valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, is scheduled for 4 PM (Brasília time).

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