Leonardo Jardim’s plans for Flamengo in the FIFA international break | OneFootball

Flamengo enter the FIFA international break in fine form, and Leonardo Jardim now has a 21 September to 6 October window to reset the squad before a decisive run-in.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the leaders of the Brasileirão are into the Libertadores semi-finals after a seven-match unbeaten run, and the pause will be used to rest regulars and assess fringe options.

Key starters Rossi, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz and Jorginho are set for extended recovery after a heavy schedule. The squad will be eased back into training to rebuild condition ahead of the calendar resuming.

In the treatment room, Evertton Araújo has a grade 3 adductor injury in his left thigh and is due back only in November. Ayrton Lucas and Gonzalo Plata have right hamstring problems, and the long gap could aid their recovery.

Jardim also plans closer looks at players short on minutes, including Vitão, De La Cruz, Saúl, Luiz Araújo and Joaquín Freitas. Academy prospects Johnny, Joshua and Josmar are set to join sessions, and a training match is being considered.

Five players are away on international duty, with Pedro and Samuel Lino called by Carlo Ancelotti for Brazil, Arrascaeta and Varela selected by Uruguay, and Anthony Valencia summoned by Ecuador.

Flamengo return on 8 October away to Santos at Vila Belmiro, 19:30 Brasília time, in round 29 of the Brasileirão, giving roughly two weeks of preparation for the trip.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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