The past week left different impressions about the main references in Flamengo's attack. Pedro, the starter under coach Leonardo Jardim and called up for the Brazilian national team, reached the uncomfortable mark of five games without scoring. In the important match for maintaining the Brasileirão lead, he wasted crucial chances, including a clear one-on-one opportunity against Hugo Souza. Additionally, he attempted a chest shot from a cross instead of heading it, and wasted the opportunity.
Meanwhile, Bruno Henrique, improvised as a center forward, resurfaced adding two chapters to his history of idolization at the club. He decided with goals the games against Independiente del Valle-ECU, in the Libertadores, and against Corinthians, in the Brasileirão. It was precisely with a header, after coming on for Pedro in the final stretch of the game against Corinthians, that Bruno Henrique decided the 2-1 victory.
Among fans, a debate even emerges between exaggerated refinement and simplicity that works. The number 9 is known for his decisive performances, while Pedro faces a goal drought that worries the red-and-black supporters.
