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Leonardo Jardim steps up Flamengo’s preparation for the next Brazilian Championship match

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Internacional on July 29 in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. With another match coming up next Sunday (09), Fla is entering the final stretch of preparation for the game against Vitória.

In short, on Monday (03), the Flamengo squad returned to training at Ninho do Urubu. Now, this Thursday (06), Leonardo Jardim is stepping up the team’s preparation for the next Brazilian Championship match, scheduled for Sunday (09).

According to the schedule released by Flamengo, the Rubro-Negro squad has training set for 10 a.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (06). In addition, Mais Querido will have two more days to focus on training before the clash with Vitória.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

It is worth remembering that, because of the Copa do Brasil round of 16, Flamengo will have a total of ten days until its next Brazilian Championship fixture. That is because Rubro-Negro was eliminated from the knockout competition and is now focused on the Brasileirão and the Libertadores.

In the meantime, Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (09) to face Vitória in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The match is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. Finally, SporTV, on subscription TV, and Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the clash.

Should Flamengo have any new faces?

Yes! That is because Lucas Paquetá has recovered from injury and, last Monday (03), held a press conference speaking about his return to the pitch for Flamengo. In this way, Leonardo Jardim will have a major reinforcement at this important stage of the Brasileirão, as well as for the Libertadores decider in the coming weeks.

In addition, striker Gonzalo Plata and winger Luiz Araújo are currently still transitioning back to the pitch in training. Therefore, the expectation is also that both players will return against Cruzeiro next Wednesday (12). Finally, center-back Léo Pereira began treatment after feeling pain in his foot against Internacional.

What is Fla’s situation in the standings?

After Flamengo’s 1-1 draw with Internacional, combined with Palmeiras’ win over Vitória, the situation for Leonardo Jardim’s team became complicated. While the São Paulo side has 47 points, Fla is in second place with 39.

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