IGOR SIQUEIRARIO DE JANEIRO, RJ (FOLHAPRESS) - The "shô, zica" gesture that Jorge Carrascal made in celebration of Flamengo's first goal over Mirassol goes beyond the end of a fast that had lasted since May.
Carrascal awakens at Flamengo in a season marked by indiscipline
IGOR SIQUEIRARIO DE JANEIRO, RJ (FOLHAPRESS) - The "shô, zica" gesture that Jorge Carrascal made in celebration of Flamengo's first goal over Mirassol goes beyond the end of a fast that had lasted since May. The Colombian midfielder's...
Carrascal had not scored since May 10, in the 1-0 victory against Grêmio. Although the count of just over three months of fasting is distorted by the break in the World Cup, the total of eight games he participated in for Flamengo since finding the net against Grêmio indicates another point: the weight of the suspensions.
- In this most recent period, Carrascal had to play three games for a red card against Palmeiras.
- Recidivism was a crucial factor in the size of the penalty applied by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD).
Editorial reading aid based only on information contained in this story and its identified source.
The Colombian midfielder's performance, as a whole, points to an awakening during a season that was more marked by indiscipline on the field than by good football.
Carrascal had not scored since May 10, in the 1-0 victory against Grêmio. Against Mirassol, he also added two assists.
Although the count of just over three months of fasting is distorted by the break in the World Cup, the total of eight games he participated in for Flamengo since finding the net against Grêmio indicates another point: the weight of the suspensions.
In this most recent period, Carrascal had to play three games for a red card against Palmeiras. Recidivism was a crucial factor in the size of the penalty applied by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD).
He had already received two red cards this season, one in the Brasileirão and the other in the Super Cup, resulting in two hook games for each. In other words, there were seven matches without being able to be included in national competitions.
The rout against Mirassol brought out Carrascal's best version of the season. In addition to the goal and the two assists, he almost caused the expulsion of midfielder Denílson, in a midfield sprint that ended with a pull from the opponent. The referee understood that it was not a red card, in a controversial decision.
Against Vitória, in the previous round of the Brazilian Championship, the Colombian was a starter and made the last pass before the run that culminated in Bruno Henrique's goal.
The awakening of players like Carrascal at this point in the season helps to alleviate the lack of signings in the window, in an intense period. The Brasileirão enters a decisive phase and the Libertadores knockout stage has already begun.
"We have to give these players confidence. Carrascal is an important player for us, Ayrton Lucas too. We believe that we should also follow this path with some young people who appear and work with us", said coach Leonardo Jardim.
The next chance to show a consistent streak for Flamengo is this Wednesday (19), against Cruzeiro, at Maracanã, in the Libertadores.
Read Also: Fight against relegation opens the 23rd round of the Brazilian Series B