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When will Flamengo's alternative team start training again?

By: Rodrigo Lima

The under-20 squad of Flamengo has already begun preparations for the start of the 2026 season. However, due to the festive dates at the end of the year, the players were given a break and will return to training next Friday (02) at the Ninho do Urubu training center.

The preparation of Flamengo's alternative team began on December 18, with exercises being conducted at the training center in two sessions. Thus, the young talents from Ninho have already kicked off their preparation focused on the commitments at the start of the year.

It's important to note that Flamengo will start playing in the Carioca with the young talents from Ninho. This is because the professional team will continue to enjoy their vacation, as the 2025 calendar only ended on December 18. In other words, the main squad will have more days to rest before returning to work.

HOW IS FLAMENGO'S PREPARATION FOR THE 2026 SEASON?

Since the under-20 squad is preparing for the first rounds of the Carioca, Flamengo will not participate in the Copinha 2026. Besides the young talents from Ninho, it's likely that the Rubro-Negro will be 'reinforced' by players who are not being heavily utilized in the professional squad.

HOW IS FLAMENGO IN THE TRANSFER MARKET?

While the players enjoy their break, the management of Flamengo is working full steam ahead in the transfer market. So far, the Rubro-Negro has negotiated Cleiton, Carlinhos, and Juninho with Wolfsburg (GER), Remo, and Pumas (MEX), respectively.

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