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What did Vitão say after Flamengo’s mid-season training camp?

Flamengo beat Benfica (POR) 2-1 this Saturday (11) in the final match of the mid-season training camp held in Portugal. After the game, center back Vitão assessed Mengão’s run of friendlies and stressed that Leonardo Jardim’s team still needs to improve.

— I think we did well, aside from the River (Plate-ARG) match, two goals that could have been avoided. Today, it was a penalty goal, and they also deserve credit for the play. It’s a positive assessment — he said, before concluding:

— Of course, we still have a lot to improve, and we’ll keep adjusting in training so we can go as many games as possible without conceding when the official matches return — Vitão concluded.

What were Vitão’s numbers in Flamengo’s mid-season training camp?

Vitão started all three of Flamengo’s matches in this mid-season training camp, against River Plate, Lausanne Sport (SUI), and Benfica. During that span, the center back totaled 257 minutes on the field. Therefore, the defender hopes to receive more opportunities with Leonardo Jardim in the 2026 season.

Did Vitão give an interview to Coluna do Fla?

It is worth noting that Vitão gave an exclusive interview to Coluna do Fla during the training camp. As such, the center back spoke about the pressure of playing for Fla, his partnership with João Victor, and the importance of the friendlies.

What is the battle for places like in Flamengo’s defense?

Vitão was signed by Flamengo in January 2026 and is competing for a spot with three center backs: Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Danilo. During the training camp, however, numbers 4 and 13 were not available, as they were playing in the World Cup for the Brazilian National Team.

On the other hand, Léo Ortiz was part of Flamengo’s squad during the training camp in Portugal, but he did not play in the friendlies. That is because the center back is recovering from a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh, suffered in the last match before the break for the World Cup.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Vitão available, Flamengo will play one more friendly before the Brazilian calendar resumes. On Friday (17), Leonardo Jardim’s team will face Olimpia (PAR) at 8:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.

As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the details about Flamengo in the 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. However, Flamengo TV (YouTube) will broadcast the friendly between Rubro-Negro and Olimpia.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.