Coluna do Fla
·5 September 2025
Flamengo squad back in training this Friday after four days off

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·5 September 2025
The Flamengo ended in a 1-1 draw with Grêmio, on Sunday afternoon (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Now, after four days off, the red-black squad returns to prepare for the rest of the season.
In summary, according to the schedule released by Flamengo, after the four days off, the red-black squad returns this Friday afternoon (05). With this, at Ninho do Urubu, Filipe Luís resumes the preparation of the players for the rest of the season, in a training session scheduled for 3:30 pm (Brasília time).
It is important to remember that, on Monday (01), the FIFA Date period began. Thus, the calendar of Brazilian clubs is paused while the national teams take the field for another stage of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Yes! The Flamengo had six players called up to play the FIFA Date in September. Therefore, the players will miss Filipe Luís's training sessions. First of all, Carlo Ancelotti called Samuel Lino to defend the Brazilian National Team. On the other hand, Gonzalo Plata represents Ecuador, while Jorge Carrascal plays for Colombia. Finally, Arrascaeta, Viña and Varela play for Uruguay.
Despite the draw with Grêmio, the Flamengo remains at the top of the Brasileirão with a certain advantage. Currently, the Most Loved has 47 points. Palmeiras (43), who were in second place, fell to third position, as they drew with Corinthians. With this, Cruzeiro took over the vice-leadership, with 44 points.
Now, the Flamengo only returns to the field on September 14, when they face Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Therefore, the teams will face off starting at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Rio Grande do Sul.
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