Chasing a starting spot, Pedro boosts his fitness levels | OneFootball

Flamengo and Atlético-MG face off in the 17th round of the Brasileirão at Maracanã

After controversy over poor performance in training, striker Pedro showed improvement in his physical levels and, therefore, returned to the starting lineup for Flamengo. The player hopes to get another opportunity this Sunday (26) against Atlético-MG.

According to Pedro’s GPS data, the number 9 covered almost 10.2 km in the come-from-behind victory against Red Bull Bragantino. The top speed recorded by the striker was 29.5 km/h during the match valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão.

It’s worth noting that, during the controversy, the player’s GPS indicated he was the worst on the team in training, which served as a reason for coach Filipe Luís to leave him out of two matches. “Pedro’s behavior and attitude during the week were regrettable. It was almost ridiculous to me,” said the coach at the time.

Pedro as a starter?

The relationship between coach and player now seems normalized, and the focus is on the clash against Atlético-MG, which could put the Rio team back at the top of the league. The probable lineup features: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Viña; Allan, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique, and Plata, with the striker as an option.

When does Flamengo vs Atlético-MG take place?

The match will be held at Maracanã at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with expectations of a large crowd. Thus, the rubro-negra fans promise to support the team intensely, as they seek three points to take the lead in the standings. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will cover all the details of this decisive match on its digital platforms.

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