Ex-Brazil star hails Flamengo ace: “Rarely puts a foot wrong” | OneFootball

Jorginho had a positive performance in Flamengo’s victory over Internacional

Flamengo showed no mercy to Internacional and defeated the team from Rio Grande do Sul 3-1 last Sunday (17th) in Porto Alegre. As a result, this Monday (18th), midfielder Jorginho received praise from the national press. Denílson, former player of the Brazilian National Team, highlighted the Italo-Brazilian’s football and emphasized his consistency throughout the season in helping the Most Beloved.

— Flamengo pressuring Internacional, but I want to make it clear here: I used to follow, although not as often as I do now, Jorginho’s football, the Italian naturalized defensive midfielder. Nowadays, I’ve been watching Flamengo’s games more regularly — and Jorginho plays so well — Denilson began.

“He’s so intelligent. Jorginho hardly ever misses a pass. ‘Oh, Denílson, but it’s just a sideways pass.’ No, it’s a forward pass, always forward. What a player”, said the former Brazilian National Team player this Monday (18th), during a show on SporTV.

HOW DID JORGINHO DO?

Jorginho played for 67 minutes, when he made way for Jorge Carrascal. In the match in Porto Alegre against Internacional, the Italo-Brazilian midfielder completed 90% of his passes and converted 100% of his long balls. Finally, he also contributed defensively with three actions.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, with Jorginho available, Flamengo shifts its focus back to the Copa Libertadores, once again facing Internacional. The red-and-black team will take on the club from Rio Grande do Sul on Wednesday (20th), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio Stadium, in the second leg of the round of 16.

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