After this afternoon's collective training session at the training center, coach Andrade confirmed the starting lineup that will face Grêmio on Sunday in Porto Alegre for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite the large number of absences, the red-and-black coach is confident the red-and-black team will perform well.

"We had two more absences this week. Kleberson had a serious injury and will be sorely missed. But we have to support the players who are coming in. We have the team to put in a good performance in Porto Alegre. The important thing is to defend strongly and play when we have the ball. The team is in good physical shape, and it's going to be a great game."

Andrade is keeping an eye on the main qualities of the Gaucho team.

"Their team has two strong points: quick counterattacks and set pieces. We have to be careful not to be surprised."

Flamengo faces Grêmio with: Bruno, Aírton, David and Ronaldo Angelim; Everton Silva, Lenon, Willians, Petkovic and Everton; Emerson and Adriano