Under-20s to return against Fluminense? Flamengo’s plans after Vasco win | OneFootball

Main Flamengo team returned early from pre-season and took over the Campeonato Carioca

Flamengo started the Campeonato Carioca with the under-20 team in the first three games. After unsatisfactory results, the main team returned early from pre-season and fully took over the competition.

According to the report by Coluna do Fla, no matter what happens, the main team will continue playing from now on. However, Filipe Luís will decide which players will take the field based on each athlete's physical condition.

WHAT WERE THE INITIAL PLANS AND WHY THE CHANGE?

The main squad's pre-season started on January 12. Initially, the plan was for the professionals to return to the field only against São Paulo, in the Brasileirão, or alternatively, against Corinthians in the Supercopa do Brasil.

However, after two defeats and a draw with the team formed by under-20 players, Flamengo changed the plan. The club began to assess the risk of competing in the relegation playoff of the Carioca, a scenario that would extend the schedule to up to six games. On the other hand, qualifying for the knockout stage, with a potential advance to the final, would result in four matches.

DID FLAMENGO WIN UPON THE PROFESSIONALS' RETURN?

In the first professional game in 2026, Flamengo defeated Vasco 1-0 and dominated the rival on the field. Despite the intensity and cohesion of the red-black team, the score wasn't higher because Vasco's goalkeeper Léo Jardim was in an inspired form.

WHEN WILL FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?

With the main team, Flamengo faces Fluminense this Sunday (25), for the fourth round of the Campeonato Carioca. The match kicks off at 6 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with the tricolor team hosting. As usual, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the classic, keeping fans informed about all the details of the Fla-Flu.

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