Coluna do Fla
·5 September 2026
Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas: their week before Flamengo debut

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·5 September 2026

Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas are the new names on Flamengo’s squad list for the match against Remo in the Brasileirão. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla takes stock of how the new signings have spent their last few days before a possible debut for Mengão on Sunday (06).
The first of the new signings to arrive in Rio de Janeiro was Anthony Valencia, last Sunday (30). Then, early on Monday (31), Joaquín Freitas landed in the ‘Marvelous City’.
It is important to note that right after arriving, Valencia and Freitas underwent medical examinations before signing their contracts with Flamengo. Shortly afterward, the two forwards were already integrated into training with their teammates.
WHAT IS THE SITUATION WITH ANTHONY VALENCIA AND JOAQUÍN FREITAS?
As soon as they sorted out the bureaucratic issues, both Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas began taking part in gym activities as well as tactical work on the pitch.
Given this situation, coach Leonardo Jardim, together with his coaching staff, had a few days to analyze and closely observe all the characteristics of Flamengo’s new signings.
It is important to point out that Valencia and Freitas have been actively involved in matches for Royal Antwerp of Belgium and River Plate (ARG), respectively. Because of this, there was some expectation that the players would be included for the clash with Mirassol, but due to a delay in their registration in the CBF’s BID system, the new signings were left out.
ARE ANTHONY VALENCIA AND JOAQUÍN FREITAS IN THE SQUAD FOR FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?
After a full week of training, the duo is ready to make its Flamengo debut. According to Coluna do Fla’s reporting, Freitas and Valencia showed good physical condition and, as a result, the expectation is that they will get some minutes against Remo.
Giving the players minutes this Sunday (06) is seen positively, given the run of matches Flamengo will face this season. In this way, Remo serves as a good test for the new signings.
WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?
With Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas available, Flamengo takes the field this Sunday (06) to face Remo in the Brasileirão. In short, the match kicks off at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) at Mangueirão Stadium. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring all the details of the match with on-site coverage from Simon Lédo and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.
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