Leonardo Jardim gives Flamengo squad time off amid FIFA break | OneFootball

Flamengo squad returns this Sunday (29) to continue preparations for the match against Red Bull Bragantino

After three days of training during the FIFA international break, Flamengo gave the squad the day off this Saturday (28). Leonardo Jardim led sessions on Wednesday (25), Thursday (26) and Friday (27) to keep the team focused while the club calendar is paused. After that, the coach chose to give the players a day of rest.

With Saturday (28) off, the players are using the break to recover physically and ease the mental load. The coaching staff felt that a day off fit into the schedule. As a result, no activities were scheduled at Ninho do Urubu. The group will report back on the morning of this Sunday (29) to resume training.

From the time they return, Leonardo Jardim will have four days to prepare the team for Flamengo’s next Brasileirão match. During that period, the coach will be able to fine-tune the tactical side and reinforce concepts on the pitch. In addition, the moment serves to correct recent mistakes and seek greater consistency.

FIFA INTERNATIONAL BREAK?

In the most recent training sessions, Leonardo Jardim was without seven players. That is because Léo Pereira and Danilo are with the Brazil national team for warm-up friendlies ahead of the World Cup.

In addition, Arrascaeta, Varela and De La Cruz were called up by Uruguay. Meanwhile, Carrascal is representing Colombia, while Plata is playing for Ecuador. It is worth noting that the FIFA international break ends next Tuesday (31). Therefore, the presence of these players in Flamengo’s next match is still uncertain.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Flamengo’s next challenge will be on Thursday (03), against Red Bull Bragantino, at Estádio Municipal Cícero de Souza Marques, in Bragança Paulista, in a match valid for the ninth round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time.

The clash is also crucial for Flamengo’s ambitions in the competition. After the draw with Corinthians, winning away from home has become essential for the team to move up the table.

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