Flamengo's youth team returns to the field this Wednesday with some new additions to compete in another round of the Rio de Janeiro State Championship. The red-and-black team will face Resende at 15 p.m. at CFZ. Coach Paulo Henrique had to make some changes to the squad in light of the promotion of players like Camacho, Lenon, Diego Maurício, and Galhardo to the senior squad for the offseason with an eye on the second half of 2010.

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Furthermore, he also doesn't have Luiz Antônio on the Brazilian national team, so he's expected to field Marcelo Carné, Alex, China, Henrique, and Jorbison; Maycon Douglas, João Vitor, Guilherme, and Dieguinho; Vinícius Paquetá and Dudu. Right-back Alex, who will replace Galhardo, is excited about the opportunity.

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"It's always good to start playing, especially in such an important match. We need this victory and we're going to get it," he said.

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Flamengo has 19 points, the same number as Madureira, with whom it shares second place. Vasco has 23, is the leader, and the Rubro-Negro's opponent next Sunday.