Leonardo Jardim's missions at Flamengo during the international break | OneFootball

Flamengo will have about two weeks without matches

Flamengo entered the FIFA international break at a positive moment in the season. Leaders of the Brasileirão and qualified for the Libertadores semifinals, the Rubro-Negro are on a seven-game unbeaten run. Now, with a break from September 21 to October 6, Leonardo Jardim will have time to work with the squad before the decisive stretch of 2026.

The stoppage, however, will not be just for rest. Flamengo’s coaching staff has set priorities for the period, which will be used both to physically recover worn-down players and to assess athletes who have been getting few minutes throughout the season.

Flamengo’s starters will get some rest

After an intense run of matches, some players considered important by Leonardo Jardim will be given a longer recovery period. Rossi, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Jorginho, who had been regularly starting, will have the chance to rest during the break.

The idea is for the squad to gradually return to the training routine, allowing the players to regain their physical condition before the calendar resumes. Flamengo will have approximately two weeks of preparation until their next official match.

What is the situation in Flamengo’s medical department?

Another point of attention for Leonardo Jardim will be the recovery of players currently in the medical department. Evertton Araújo suffered a grade 3 muscle injury to the adductor muscle in his left thigh and is only expected to return in November.

In addition, Ayrton Lucas and Gonzalo Plata suffered muscle injuries to the back of their right thighs. As a result, the players will also remain under Flamengo’s medical department during the FIFA international break. In other words, the long gap without matches could be important for the players’ progress.

Jardim wants to assess players with few minutes

With more time between matches, Leonardo Jardim also intends to use training sessions to assess players who have not been getting a consistent run with the first team. Among the players who could receive more attention are Vitão, De La Cruz, Saúl, Luiz Araújo, and Joaquín Freitas.

At the same time, youth players such as Johnny, Joshua, and Josmar are also expected to take part in the activities and could earn space during the period. To that end, Flamengo is considering holding a training match during the break to get a better look at the players.

Which players were called up for the FIFA international break?

Flamengo had five players called up for the FIFA international break. Coach Carlo Ancelotti selected Pedro and Samuel Lino for the Brazilian national team. Arrascaeta and Varela were called up by Uruguay, while Ecuador included Anthony Valencia for the upcoming friendlies.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo’s next match in 2026 will take place on October 8 against Santos. On that occasion, the teams will face each other at Vila Belmiro at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 29th round of the Brasileirão. Therefore, Mengão will have about two weeks of preparation before the clash in Baixada Santista.

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