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Flamengo training this Thursday (16) will determine the players’ ‘future’

Flamengo wrapped up its mid-season training camp in Portugal with a 2-1 win over Benfica (POR). Now, the Rubro-Negro side is finishing preparations to face Olimpia (PAR) this Friday (17), in the last friendly before returning to official matches.

Meanwhile, according to reporting by Coluna do Fla, among the Flamengo players called up for the World Cup, only Varela and De La Cruz have a chance of traveling with the Rubro-Negro delegation to Brasília.

However, it is this Thursday’s (16) 4 p.m. training session (Brasília time) that will determine whether the players will be available to coach Leonardo Jardim for the friendly against Olimpia. In the session, Léo Pereira rejoins Flamengo after representing the Brazilian National Team at the World Cup.

When does Flamengo travel?

It is worth noting that Flamengo’s delegation flies to the Federal District on Friday (17) morning. According to the schedule released by the club, the Rubro-Negro squad will depart starting at 10 a.m. (Brasília time). Then, at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), Fla faces Olimpia.

What are the details of the Flamengo vs. Olimpia friendly?

This Friday (17), Fla faces Olimpia (PAR) starting at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), in the final friendly of the mid-season training period before the official calendar resumes. FlamengoTV will broadcast the Fla vs. Olimpia match live with images throughout Brazil. It is worth remembering that the clash takes place at Mané Garrincha Stadium, in the Federal District.

And what about Coluna do Fla?

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla TV will provide live coverage of the Flamengo vs. Olimpia match on YouTube. The internet’s most Rubro-Negro team follows every detail of Flamengo daily through the website and social media.

In addition, it is important to highlight that Coluna do Fla will once again provide on-site coverage, directly from Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília. Reporters João Vitor and Mônica Alves will send exclusive details about Flamengo.

How does Flamengo come into this match?

In short, Flamengo is coming off a long mid-season training period in Portugal. In the opener, the Rubro-Negro side drew 2-2 with River Plate (ARG). After that, Flamengo beat Lausanne Sport (SUI) 2-0. Finally, Fla defeated Benfica (POR) 2-1.

And when does Flamengo return to official action?

Finally, Flamengo returns to the field next Wednesday (22). On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro side takes on Chapecoense in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition, the clash will be played away from home, at Arena Condá.

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