Academy youngsters could get their chance at Flamengo, find out why
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With the break in the schedule for the World Cup, head coach Leonardo Jardim got the chance to take a closer look at young talents developed in Flamengo’s academy.
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Among them, two familiar faces to the fans have returned from loan spells in Europe and are fighting to win back their place in the first-team squad: Lorran and Rayan Lucas.
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✈️ Evaluation at Ninho and a Passport to Portugal
Both reported back last Friday and have been training normally with the group. Although the duo’s future is still uncertain — with the club considering the possibility of new loans so they can gain more playing time — the trend is for them to be the big new names on the squad list for the mid-season training camp.
The delegation flies to the Algarve, Portugal, next Sunday (the 28th). To help make the final decision on who travels, the coaching staff is considering holding a practice match this Friday at Ninho do Urubu, serving as a practical test for the youngsters.
Jardim’s Focus: As he has had a packed schedule since arriving in Rio de Janeiro, the Portuguese coach wants to use these free weeks to carefully assess the potential of the academy gems.
🔍 Breakdown of the Academy Products
Leonardo Jardim’s current coaching staff did not have the opportunity to work with either player before their departures. Here is how the pair performed during their loan spells in European football:
Rayan Lucas: The defensive midfielder/central midfielder left Flamengo in June last year for Sporting, in Portugal. In Portuguese football, he enjoyed solid playing time: he featured in 23 matches (starting 20 of them) and provided one assist. His contract with Flamengo runs until 2028.
Lorran: The attacking midfielder lost space in the senior squad under Filipe Luís and even returned to the Under-20s before being loaned to Pisa, in Italy, in August. In Europe, his spell was more modest: he played 10 matches (only one as a starter) and scored a goal on his debut. With a long-term contract (until 2029), he is still age-eligible to play in the youth ranks if the board sees that as the best path.
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