Leonardo Jardim steps up Flamengo preparations for Vitória clash | OneFootball

Flamengo, held 1-1 by Internacional on 29 July, now turn to Vitória at the Maracanã on Sunday in round 22, kick-off 19:30 Brasília time. SporTV on subscription and Premiere via pay-per-view will show the match.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the squad reported back at Ninho do Urubu on Monday and Leonardo Jardim is intensifying preparations on Thursday. A session is set for 10:00 Brasília time, with two further days to fine-tune before Vitória.

Because of the Copa do Brasil round of 16, Flamengo have a period of 10 days between league games after their elimination, and their attention is on the Brasileirão and the Libertadores.

Lucas Paquetá has recovered from injury and held a press conference about returning to the pitch for Flamengo. His availability gives Jardim a significant boost at an important stage of the campaign, alongside upcoming Libertadores commitments.

Forward Gonzalo Plata and winger Luiz Araújo remain in on-pitch transition during training, with an expectation they could return against Cruzeiro on Wednesday 12. Centre-back Léo Pereira has begun treatment after feeling foot pain against Internacional.

After that result and Palmeiras’ win over Vitória, Flamengo are second on 39 points, while Palmeiras have 47.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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