Leonardo Jardim intensifies Flamengo preparation for Vitória as Lucas Paquetá returns | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim is stepping up Flamengo’s build-up for Sunday’s Brasileirão meeting with Vitória, with the penultimate session held on Friday. The push follows the 1-1 draw with Internacional on 29 July and a 10-day gap between league games.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the squad reported back on Monday at Ninho do Urubu, and Friday’s workout is scheduled for 10:00 Brasília time. Flamengo will still have one final day to fine-tune before facing Vitória.

The match is set for 19:30 Brasília time at the Maracanã, part of round 22. SporTV, on subscription, and Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the game.

Lucas Paquetá has recovered from injury and spoke to the media on Monday about his return, offering Jardim a significant boost for the league and the Libertadores in the coming weeks.

Forward Gonzalo Plata and winger Luiz Araújo remain in on-field transition during training, and the expectation is that both could return against Cruzeiro on Wednesday 12. Defender Léo Pereira has begun treatment after foot pain against Internacional.

Flamengo’s position is complicated in the table. Palmeiras have 47 points, with Flamengo second on 39.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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