Flamengo faces external and internal criticism for the inconsistent performance of its team throughout matches. The main point of concern is the drop in performance observed in the second half of games, which includes lack of precision in shots on goal and a mismatch between the game plan and the squad's characteristics. Coach Leonardo Jardim's team will be tested again today at 7:30 PM against Mirassol, in a postponed match from round 4 of the Brasileirão.
Defender Léo Ortiz addressed the problem in an interview after the 3-0 victory against Botafogo last Sunday. Even with the lopsided score, he expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance. According to Ortiz, the first half was almost perfect, while the second half was well below expectations.
The player acknowledged that the team suffered too much during the match and stated that the problem had already been noticed during the training week. He highlighted that this is not the first time it has happened in consecutive games, showing a recurring issue that needs to be solved.
Léo Ortiz completed his analysis by saying that the team needs to better understand what is happening during matches, since it is not enough to just come back from halftime talking about the need to be more focused. The internal pressure demonstrates concern about the team's consistency for the remainder of the season.
