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Jorginho and Saúl Showed Chemistry in Internacional’s Elimination by Flamengo

Flamengo has a formula to never lose again, which is to use Jorginho and Saúl Ñíguez together. The duo is undefeated when playing together and stood out in the qualification for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores last Wednesday (20th). After all, the Italo-Brazilian and the Spaniard controlled Internacional’s midfield and gave peace of mind for the Rubro-Negro to win 2-0.

The two Europeans have known each other since their time at Chelsea (ENG), when Saúl was loaned in 2022, while Jorginho was among the best defensive midfielders on the continent. That year, the English team won the Club World Cup against Palmeiras.

What are the duo’s numbers?

Therefore, Saúl and Jorginho have played together for Flamengo on four occasions. Besides the win over Internacional in the Libertadores, the duo also beat the team from Rio Grande do Sul in the Brasileirão, defeated Atlético-MG 1-0 in the Copa do Brasil, and drew with Ceará in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

What do they think of each other?

— It really is easy to play with him (Jorginho), because in the end he’s a player who understands the wonders of football, but not only with him. The ‘Léos’ understand football very well. Alex too, in other words, the team has a very high level. Allan, Evertton, everyone who plays in midfield understands football very well,” said Saúl in the mixed zone.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Jorginho and Saúl available, Flamengo returns to the field next Monday (25th), when they face Vitória. The match takes place at 9pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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