With Lucas Paquetá returning to training, Leonardo Jardim is utilizing the ten-day break to fine-tune the squad for the remainder of the season.
Following a 1-1 draw against Internacional in the 21st round of the Brazilian Serie A, Flamengo has kicked off a decisive week of training at Ninho do Urubu. Under the guidance of Leonardo Jardim, the team is using this extended break in the calendar to address tactical flaws and get key players back to full fitness before their next official challenge.
Full focus on the Brazilian Serie A
The long ten-day stretch without a match—a result of the club’s early exit from the Copa do Brasil—is being viewed by the coaching staff as a crucial opportunity to reorganize. With focus now shifting exclusively to the Brazilian Serie A and the final stages of the Copa Libertadores, the Portuguese manager ramped up training sessions this Tuesday (04), preparing for the matchup against Vitória, scheduled for next Sunday (09) at 7:30 PM at the Maracanã.
Lucas Paquetá returns
The biggest news at the training ground is the return of Lucas Paquetá. The midfielder, who had been sidelined due to an injury, has fully recovered and is training without restrictions. In a press conference held this week, the player confirmed he is ready to return to the pitch, which serves as a major boost for Leonardo Jardim during a delicate part of the season. Expectations are that he will be available for the clash against the side from Bahia.
Table standings
Flamengo’s situation in the Brazilian Serie A standings requires caution. Following the results of the last round and Palmeiras’ victory over Vitória, the Rio de Janeiro club remains at 39 points, sitting in second place. The gap to the league leaders, who have reached 47 points, puts extra pressure on the squad to secure all three points on Sunday.
For fans looking to follow the team’s quest for recovery, the match will be broadcast exclusively on SporTV and the Premiere pay-per-view service. The Equipe M360 will continue to closely follow the next steps of ‘Mais Querido’ as they chase their objectives for the second half of the season.
