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Main Flamengo Squad Continues Preparing for the 2026 Season Debut

Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (14th), when they face Bangu in the first round of the Carioca. As in the first match against Portuguesa, the under-20 team will represent Fla. Meanwhile, Filipe Luís is intensifying training with the professional squad.

In summary, the professional squad of Flamengo is training at Ninho do Urubu on the morning of this Wednesday (14th). According to the schedule released by the club, the main team players have an activity scheduled for 9 a.m. (Brasília time).

It is worth noting that the squad with Flamengo's main players returned last Monday (12th). Therefore, the professional team is currently in pre-season at Ninho do Urubu.

When is the professional team expected to debut this season?

Internally, Flamengo is analyzing the best options to decide when the professional squad will make its season debut. In the meantime, the club is discussing whether the main team will return to the field in the Fla-Flu match on January 25th, for the Carioca.

Another option would be for the professional team to return to the pitch for Flamengo's debut in the Brazilian Championship on January 28th, against São Paulo. Finally, for now, the red-and-black plan is to field a mixed team against Vasco on the 21st, for the Carioca.

And in the meantime?

Meanwhile, the alternative team that drew 1-1 with Portuguesa on Sunday (11th) continues to represent Flamengo in the Carioca. Therefore, this Wednesday (14th), the under-20 team faces Bangu at Moça Bonita, in a match valid for the first round of the State Championship. The match will take place at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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