Flamengo sets date for return to training for called-up athletes

In preparation for the match against Flamengo this weekend , Juventude received some good news. Midfielder Lucas Fernandes, sidelined since the end of July due to injury, has returned to training and is once again available to coach Thiago Carpini. He could be included in the squad for the match against "Mais Querido" in the Brazilian Championship.

Signed in early July, Lucas Fernandes played only once for Juventude : on the 27th of that month, in a 3-0 loss to Bahia in the Brasileirão. After that match, the midfielder felt muscle discomfort and was rested for the following game, against Santos. Tests revealed a grade 1 thigh injury, ruling him out of the matches against Corinthians, Vitória, Vasco, Botafogo, and Ceará.

Throughout the season, Thiago Carpini alternated his midfield formation, using more experienced players like Nenê to reinforce the midfield in matches against Vasco and Botafogo. Lucas Fernandes' return opens up the possibility of a new tactical variation. Even if he doesn't start, the former São Paulo player could be an important player in adding dynamism to the team during the match.

FLAMENGO LEADERSHIP

While Mengão leads Série A with 47 points from 21 matches (14 wins, five draws and two losses), Cruzeiro (44 points) and Palmeiras (43) follow. Juventude is in 18th place with 21 points and is looking for a comeback to leave the relegation zone. Flamengo trains on Friday (11) and Saturday (12), at 9:30 am, at Ninho do Urubu, and leaves for Caxias do Sul on Saturday afternoon.

GROUP BOARDING

The squad has activities scheduled for Friday (11) and Saturday (12), at 9:30 am , at Ninho do Urubu. Right after Saturday's training, the delegation will board at 2:30 pm (Brasília time) for Caxias do Sul, where they will face Juventude at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium.

With the end of the national team's commitments in the FIFA Date of September, Flamengo begins to welcome its players back. Among them, Arrascaeta and Varela, who were released by the Uruguayan national team before the duel against Chile . The duo returns this Wednesday (10) and participates in the activity scheduled for 9:30 am (Brasília time), at Ninho do Urubu.

On Tuesday (09), the red-black squad was given a day off, but now resumes work aiming at the match against Juventude , for the Brasileirão, at Alfredo Jaconi, where Mais Querido has not won since October 1997, when it defeated Jaconero 1-0.

PERFORMANCE BY CELESTE

Arrascaeta and Varela only took to the field in Uruguay's first game on this FIFA date. Last Thursday (04), both started in the 3-0 victory over Peru. Flamengo 's number 10 left his mark by scoring one of the goals, while the full-back provided the assist for the first goal of the team led by Marcelo Bielsa.

Varela , who played the full 90 minutes, finished the match with pain caused by pubalgia (discomfort in the pelvis, groin and lower abdomen). Therefore, he will be re-evaluated by the red-black Medical Department this Wednesday (10).

AND THE OTHERS CALLED?

In addition to the Uruguayan duo, Flamengo had four other athletes serving their national teams:

• Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador)
• Jorge Carrascal (Colombia)
• Matías Viña (Uruguay)
• Samuel Lino (Brazil)

As they were still available until Tuesday (09), the expectation is that they will only return to the club on Thursday (11).

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

The Brasileirão leader returns to the field on Sunday (14), against Juventude, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. With 47 points, Flamengo maintains its advantage at the top of the table . Cruzeiro appears in second, with 44, while Palmeiras, who drew with Corinthians in the last round, dropped to third place, with 43.

Real Madrid is considering trading Vinicius Júnior to free up space in its squad and invest in signing Bayern Munich standout Michael Olise. The Brazilian striker, a star of the Mais Querido club, has yet to reach a renewal agreement with the Spanish club, fueling speculation about his departure.

According to information released by the Transfer Feed portal, Real Madrid is closely monitoring Olise's situation. The 23-year-old French winger has been attracting attention for his consistent performance at Bayern Munich and has reportedly been recommended by Kylian Mbappé, with whom he plays for the French national team.

The Spanish club doesn't intend to further increase its payroll with another high-profile player without first negotiating with some of the current squad. If Vinicius Júnior is indeed put up for sale, Florentino Pérez could move forward with negotiations to bring in Olise, bolstering the attacking sector.

MICHAEL OLISE'S NUMBERS

Signed last season after excelling at Crystal Palace in England, Olise has already made 59 appearances for the German giants. During this time, he directly contributed to 44 goals: scoring 24 and assisting another 20. His career in English football began with Reading, where he also attracted attention for his talent and versatility.

VINICIUS JUNIOR'S FUTURE

The uncertainty surrounding the Brazilian's contract renewal creates a climate of anticipation in the European market . If he leaves, Flamengo could see one of its most recent stars leave the Spanish club and reap a profit on the sale.