Mengão fine-tunes details for the decisive clash against Vitória at the Maracanã.
Head coach Leonardo Jardim is leading an intense tactical training session this Thursday (06) at Ninho do Urubu, marking the final stage of Flamengo‘s preparation for the Brazilian Serie A match against Vitória. The Rubro-Negro side is looking to return to winning ways following their 1-1 draw with Internacional in their last outing.
Final Stretch of Training
The Fla squad returned to training on Monday (03) and has been focusing on final adjustments for Sunday’s (09) match. Thursday’s training is scheduled for 10:00 AM (Brasília time), with two more days of intense preparation before taking on Vitória at the Maracanã. The expectation is for a cohesive team, ready to chase all three points.
Squad Update
Good news has emerged with the recovery of Lucas Paquetá, who participated in the group training session and is available. On the other hand, Gonzalo Plata and Luiz Araújo remain in the transition phase, with their return expected for the match against Cruzeiro next Wednesday (12).
Defender Léo Pereira has begun treatment after feeling pain in his foot during the match against Internacional, and his participation in the next fixture remains uncertain.
Brazilian Serie A Standings
With 39 points, Flamengo currently sits in second place in the Brazilian Serie A table. Palmeiras‘ victory over Vitória in the previous round kept the São Paulo side in the lead with 47 points.
The match against Vitória is crucial for Mengão to remain within striking distance of the top of the table and to solidify their position in the Libertadores qualifying spots.
The clash against Vitória takes place on Sunday (09) at 7:30 PM at the Maracanã, with live coverage on SporTV and Premiere. A home victory is essential for Flamengo‘s ambitions in the championship.
