Filipe Luís has been receiving support from the Flamengo squad for the finals of the competitions

Flamengo resumed training this Monday morning (13), with the intention of maintaining intense preparation during the break in FIFA date, which ends on Tuesday (14). The squad led by Tite has used this period to adjust technical and tactical details, as the tight calendar of Brazilian football offers few opportunities for longer training . Furthermore, the return of important players after international commitments is also part of Flamengo's planning for the rest of the season.

Among the highlights of the re-presentation, the expectation is that players such as Guillermo Varela, Nicolás De la Cruz, Fabrício Bruno, Gerson, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Erick Pulgar and Gonzalo Plata will only return to the club on Wednesday (15), one day before of the classic against Fluminense, scheduled for Thursday (16). These athletes, who participated in commitments with their national teams during Data Fifa, are key pieces in Tite's scheme, and their return on top of hour can have a direct impact on the formation that the red-black coach will put on the field against the rival tricolor. STRONGER TIME 

While waiting for the athletes who are serving their selections, the Flamengo continues to monitor Alex Sandro's recovery. The full-back returned to carrying out activities on the field last Saturday (11), but has not yet trained with the rest of the group. Despite this, the club's medical department does not show any major concerns about his physical condition, believing that he will be available for the upcoming clashes against Fluminense and Corinthians. The player was absent from the team in the duel against Bahia, before the FIFA Data stoppage, due to muscle discomfort in his right thigh, but his recovery is on schedule.

The reintroduction of the players will be fundamental for Flamengo's next challenges, especially in the classic against Fluminense, which promises to be one of the highlights of the championship. Tite will have little time to assess the physical and technical condition of athletes arriving from international trips, and wear and tear can be a determining factor in the starting lineup. On the other hand, the coach has shown confidence in the depth of the red and black squad, and options such as Wesley, Ayrton Lucas and Bruno Henrique can be called upon if the starters are not 100% ready to play.

Another point that deserves attention is the sequence of decisive games that Flamengo will face in the coming weeks. In addition to the classic with Fluminense, Rubro-Negro faces Corinthians, a traditionally complicated opponent, right after. The expectation is that Tite will be able to keep the team competitive despite the challenges imposed by the calendar and the international travel of his main players. Flamengo's technical committee continues working to ensure that the squad is in the best possible shape for the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship and Copa do Brasil.