After this morning's physical training session at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center, coach Andrade highly praised the arrivals of defender Álvaro and midfielder Maldonado. According to the Flamengo coach, both players have added experience to Flamengo's young squad.

"I always knew the players who were in the medical department would return. Thankfully, Léo Moura and Petkovic have already returned. Experienced players have also arrived, further improving the quality and strength of the squad. Now I have more options. I'll talk to Maldonado to see how he's feeling. He might start Sunday's match."