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Flamengo will play three friendlies in Portugal before returning to the official season

The Rubro-Negro squad traveled to Portugal this Sunday (28). That is because Flamengo will hold part of its mid-season training camp in the European country. The first friendly of the Algarve Tournament takes place on Friday (03).

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Why will Flamengo play these friendlies?

Flamengo’s official schedule is on pause because of the World Cup. So, the idea is to make sure the team does not lose too much match rhythm when the season resumes after the tournament.

The Brasileirão stopped with Rubro-Negro in second place, with 34 points, seven behind leaders Palmeiras. In the Libertadores, however, Fla finished the group stage with the best overall campaign and will face Cruzeiro in the round of 16.

Will the whole squad take part?

As the mid-season training camp is taking place during the World Cup, the nine Rubro-Negro players called up will miss the friendlies. Paquetá, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Varela, De La Cruz, Arrascaeta, Gonzalo Plata and Jorge Carrascal are with their respective national teams.

The Uruguayan trio, however, has already been eliminated from the World Cup. Still, Arrascaeta and company will have ten days off before reporting back to Fla. Therefore, the players will also miss the mid-season training camp.

Who was called up for the Algarve Tournament?

Goalkeepers: Rossi, Andrew and Dyogo Alves;Full-backs: Emerson Royal, Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales and Johnny;Center-backs: Léo Ortiz, Vitão, Daniel Silva and João Victor;Midfielders: Erick Pulgar, Saúl Ñíguez, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho, Rayan Lucas, Guilherme and Lorran;Forwards: Pedro, Bruno Henrique, S. Lino, Everton Cebolinha, Alan Santos, L. Araújo, Wallace Yan and Joshua.

That way, Leonardo Jardim will be able to test, for example, young Daniel Sales. After all, there is a chance Aston Villa (ENG) could buy Emerson Royal. As a result, right-back could open up a spot that may be filled by the under-20 player.

When does the official season return?

At the end of the World Cup and the friendly tournament, Flamengo’s first official match will be on July 22. O Mais Querido will face Chapecoense in Chapecó (SC), in the Brazilian Championship.

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