After outstanding performances with the Brazilian national team at the World Cup in Turkey, the club's star forward/guard Marcelinho has been given a few days off before returning to training with the club. He is expected to join the rest of the squad on the 20th.

Meanwhile, Flamengo has been preparing for its upcoming challenges: the State Championship and the South American League. The team, led by Paulo Chupeta, is training in two shifts: in the morning at the HSBC Arena and in the afternoon at Gávea. The red-and-blacks debut in the State Championship on the 24th, against Iguaçu, at the Municipal Championship.

Schedule for the week:

Day 13.09 - Monday
10am - Tactical and technical training (HSBC Arena)
18pm - Proprioception and throwing training (Gávea)
 
September 14.09th - Tuesday
10am - Tactical and technical training (HSBC Arena)
18pm - Technical training (Gávea)

Day 15.09 - Wednesday
18pm - Proprioception and pylometry training (Gávea)

Day 16.09 - Thursday
10am - Technical training (HSBC Arena)
18am - Technical training (HSBC Arena)

Day 17.09 - Friday
10am - Technical training (HSBC Arena)
18pm - Proprioception and strength training (Gávea)