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Saturday (26) and Sunday (27) will be rest days for Flamengo’s squad

Flamengo beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 last Sunday (20) in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. On Monday (21), the Rubro-Negro squad was given the day off. However, on Tuesday (22), the group returned to training at Ninho do Urubu. After having the whole week to train, Leonardo Jardim gave the players time off on Saturday (26) and Sunday (27).

In short, the win over Red Bull Bragantino wrapped up Flamengo’s involvement in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. After the day off granted on Monday (21), the squad returned to activities on Tuesday (22) at Ninho do Urubu. After that, Leonardo Jardim led the team’s training sessions through last Friday (25).

How long will Flamengo have to train during the FIFA international break?

The break caused by the September FIFA international window runs until October 6. That gives Jardim nearly two weeks to work with a large part of the squad before the Brasileirão resumes. However, the period is not the same for every player: five athletes will be on international duty with their respective national teams during the break. Even so, the coach is using the available time to step up the physical and tactical preparation of the rest of the group.

Which Flamengo players have been called up during the break?

Five players from the Rubro-Negro squad have received national team call-ups during the FIFA international break. Pedro and Samuel Lino will represent Brazil. Arrascaeta and Varela will represent Uruguay. Anthony Valencia, meanwhile, will play in friendlies for Ecuador. As a result, Jardim has to balance his planning between the group available at Ninho do Urubu and the gradual return of the called-up players in the coming days.

At what point in the season is Flamengo stepping up its preparation?

The break comes at a favorable time for Flamengo this season. That is because the club leads the Brasileirão and is also still alive in the fight for the Copa Libertadores. However, the run of matches after the FIFA break promises to be intense, with decisive games in both competitions. That is why the training and rest period becomes even more important for the coaching staff.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

The team is set to return to action on October 8 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time). On that occasion, Flamengo will face Santos at Vila Belmiro in the 29th round of the Brasileirão. In any case, the extensive preparation during the break should help the team reach the final stretch of the competition in better physical condition.

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