After training this Tuesday afternoon in Gávea, Flamengo coach Andrade spoke about his expectations for Flamengo's next Brazilian Championship match, on Sunday, against Fluminense at Maracanã. Andrade ruled out any favoritism for the Gávea team in the derby.

"There's no advantage in this derby. Fluminense is fighting to escape the relegation zone, and we have to respect that. But we also have to pursue our goal, which is to reach the top four. It's going to be a close, evenly matched game, and there's no favorite. There's no advantage in this derby. The game will be decided by the details."

Andrade said that David should be Álvaro's replacement, who is suspended from the match.

"Álvaro is a player who arrived and hit the ground running. He's an old-fashioned sheriff, but we have to work without him. Our group is strong, and we have to support David, who is a great player and has our trust."