Filipe Luís praises Flamengo midfielders, hopes key player returns | OneFootball

Erick Pulgar is recovering from surgery

Flamengo did not have Jorginho available during the draw with Grêmio last Sunday (31), at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship. After the match, coach Filipe Luís commented on the plans for the midfield duo. He also emphasized that he is hoping for the return of Erick Pulgar, who is currently injured.

— They all have the same tactical content. We now have six midfielders (Erick, Jorginho, Saúl, Evertton, Allan and De La Cruz). Each has different characteristics and ways of applying this content in their own way. I always choose what I believe is best for the team. Erick is a pillar and we all want him to come back — began Filipe Luís.

— Jorginho already knows the leadership and importance he has in this squad, even with little time here. But the midfielders who played, Saúl and Nico, had an excellent game. They controlled, created, defended very well, did everything I asked. Evertton came in at a time when our team was already struggling. The content for them is the same — added the Flamengo coach.

WHAT HAPPENED TO JORGINHO AND PULGAR?

Jorginho did not take part in Flamengo's match against Grêmio because the Italo-Brazilian midfielder is under the care of the club's Medical Department due to pain in his left hamstring. Finally, the Chilean Erick Pulgar is still recovering from foot surgery.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?

Still without Erick Pulgar, but with the return of Jorginho, Flamengo will only take the field again after the FIFA break, at the beginning of September. The team led by Filipe Luís will face Juventude, at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, on the 14th of this month, at 4pm (Brasília time).

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