Training this Tuesday (02.03), in Gávea, served to, in addition to preparing the team for the match against Madureira, confirm the return of Álvaro and Petkovic. Recovered from muscle pain, they will face Tricolor Suburbano this Wednesday (03.03), at 21:50 pm, at Maracanã.

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The defender was confirmed in the starting lineup and will form the defense alongside Fabrício. The midfielder will be on the bench, as Fierro will be the starting playmaker, with Vinícius Pacheco floating throughout the attack. Alongside Vagner Love, he will be the player with the most freedom to play.

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"Vinícius is the man responsible for creating. He doesn't have a fixed position. He'll play on the left, on the right, and he'll come back when he feels the need. Both he and Fierro will create. But Fierro looks more for the play on the right," Andrade explained.

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On defense, the coach's plan is to strengthen the aerial game. To this end, Andrade will deploy Fabrício to occupy the space for crosses from the near post.

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"I'm thinking about doing something different for tomorrow. Fabrício will follow this fast ball to the near post. I've been thinking about it for a while. We conceded two goals in identical situations and that can't happen again," said the red-and-black coach.

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Excited by the opportunity, the young defender believes there won't be much difference playing alongside Alvaro. In the last match, Fabrício played alongside David.

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"For me, nothing changes. Álvaro is also a great player. I'm giving my all to earn Andrade's trust once and for all. I hope to improve with each game, but I'm keeping my feet on the ground. I hope to establish myself so I can continue as a starter," he concluded.

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