Luiz Araújo eyes end to drought in Flamengo break: “I miss scoring” | OneFootball

What is Flamengo’s plan for the mid-season training camp?

At the moment, Flamengo is taking advantage of the World Cup break to hold a mid-season training camp in Portugal, with the rest of the season in mind. One of the players available to Leonardo Jardim is Luiz Araújo, who hopes to end his goal drought in the friendlies.

— It’s very important for the group to stay united at this moment, grow stronger, and work hard. We had a short preseason at the start of the year, and now we’ll be able to have a full preseason — he said, before adding:

— We arrived after a tiring trip, spent the whole day on the plane, but we came straight to training. We trained hard, with intensity. I miss scoring. I hope I can start scoring again in these friendlies and then in the league — he concluded, to ‘Flamengo TV’.

What are Luiz Araújo’s numbers in 2026?

At the moment, Luiz Araújo has made 25 appearances in the 2026 season. During that stretch, the No. 7 has three goals and two assists. In addition, the player hopes to use the mid-season training camp to earn Leonardo Jardim’s trust.

What is Flamengo’s mid-season training camp schedule?

In addition to training sessions to maintain fitness, Flamengo will play three friendlies during the mid-season training camp. Leonardo Jardim’s team will therefore face River Plate (ARG), Lausanne-Sport (SUI), and Benfica (POR).

Will Flamengo have absences during the mid-season training camp?

Flamengo has nine confirmed absences for the mid-season training camp. That is because Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Lucas Paquetá, Danilo, Plata and Carrascal remain with their national teams for the World Cup.

On the other hand, Arrascaeta, Varela, and De La Cruz are in a different situation. That is because Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup and, as a result, the three players will receive ten days off, according to reporter Mônica Alves of Coluna do Fla.

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