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·5 September 2026

Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas: week before Flamengo bow

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How are Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas looking ahead of their Flamengo debut?

Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas are the new names on Flamengo’s squad list for the Brasileirão match against Remo. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla takes stock of how the new signings have spent the last few days ahead of 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’.

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It is important to point out that right after arriving, Valencia and Freitas underwent medical exams before signing their contracts with Flamengo. Shortly afterward, the attacking duo 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 sessions as well as tactical work on the pitch.

Given the situation, coach Leonardo Jardim, together with his 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, in Belgium, and River Plate (ARG), respectively. Because of this, there was some expectation over whether the players would be included for the clash with Mirassol; however, due to a delay in their registration in the CBF’s BID, the signings were left out.

ARE ANTHONY VALENCIA AND JOAQUÍN FREITAS INCLUDED FOR FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

After a full week of training, the duo are ready to make their debut for Flamengo. According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Freitas and Valencia have shown good physical condition and, because of that, the expectation is that they will get a few minutes against Remo.

Giving the players minutes this Sunday (06) is seen as a positive move, given the run of matches Flamengo will face this season. In that sense, Remo serves as a good test for the new signings.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas available, Flamengo take the field this Sunday (06) to face Remo in the Brasileirão. In short, the ball starts rolling at 4:00 p.m. (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.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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