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Flamengo and Juventude face off on Sunday (14th), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo has been without matches for almost two weeks due to the September FIFA International Break, which ended last Tuesday (9th). However, the red-and-black squad continues to prepare for their next commitment of the season. Therefore, this Thursday (11th), the Fla squad is intensifying their training sessions.

In summary, according to the schedule released by Flamengo, the red-and-black squad will head to Ninho do Urubu on the morning of this Thursday (11th). Thus, at the training center, Filipe Luís will lead the activity starting at 9:30 am (Brasília time), focusing on Juventude.

It’s worth remembering that next Saturday (13th), after the morning training session, the Flamengo delegation will travel to Rio Grande do Sul, where they will face Juventude on Sunday (14th). The red-and-black team's trip is scheduled to take place in the afternoon.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

Currently, Flamengo remains at the top of the Brasileirão with a certain advantage. That’s because the Most Beloved has 47 points. Palmeiras (43), who were in second place, dropped to third after drawing with Corinthians. As a result, Cruzeiro took over second place, with 44 points.

Is Flamengo training with a full squad?

Yes! Except for the players under the care of the Medical Department, Flamengo will have all the players who were called up available. In summary, Arrascaeta and Varela returned on Wednesday (10th). Now, this Thursday (11th), it’s the turn of Viña, Samuel Lino, Gonzalo Plata, and Jorge Carrascal to return to training under the command of Filipe Luís.

It’s important to highlight that the players currently under the care of Flamengo’s Medical Department are: Alex Sandro, Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Varela. On the last Wednesday (10th), in fact, the club released a medical report informing the situation of each of the athletes.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

Finally, it’s worth mentioning that Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (14th), when they face Juventude for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the teams will face off starting at 4:00 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul.

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