Mirassol assistant unfazed by Flamengo clash: "Our plan stays the same" | OneFootball

Flamengo and Mirassol face off on Saturday (09), in the last round of the first half of the Brasileirão

Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (09) to take on Mirassol, in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. On the eve of the clash, Ivan Baitello, assistant coach of the team from the interior of São Paulo, made a point of mentioning the difficulty they will face against Mengão, but stated that the team’s planning has not changed for this match.

— We know how difficult it will be. But that doesn’t change our planning for the week, nor the way we conduct training sessions. The game plan will remain the same. Coach Rafael has the final say, but he counts on the active participation of assistants and analysts –, he said, before concluding:

— This creates a collaborative environment, where everyone moves in the same direction. The only difference is that he won’t be physically present at the game. But Mirassol will maintain the same attitude and organization it has shown in recent matches –, Ivan Baitello finished.

HOW IS MIRASSOL ARRIVING FOR THE MATCH AGAINST FLAMENGO?

Mirassol has a significant absence, as coach Rafael Guanaes will serve an automatic suspension due to his third yellow card. Therefore, assistant coach Ivan Baitello will be in charge of the team against Flamengo.

On the other hand, Mirassol counts on the return of Reinaldo. A standout player for the team in the Brasileirão, the captain and left-back is available again after serving a suspension against Vasco. Finally, Alex Muralha and Gabriel, both former Fla players, will also play this Saturday (09).

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

For the match, coach Filipe Luís is trying to ‘switch gears’ and keep the team focused on the Brasileirão. In this clash, Flamengo may give a debut to Jorge Carrascal, the latest signing in this mid-year transfer window. In addition, Luiz Araújo and Bruno Henrique, who missed the match against Atlético-MG, may return.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT GAME IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

The next Flamengo game in the Brasileirão will be against Mirassol, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show details and everything that happened in the match with on-site coverage by Leo José and Rodrigo Lima, on YouTube. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the match.

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