Leader of the Brasileirão with 27 points, the red-black squad returned this Monday (1), at Ninho do Urubu, and began preparations for the match against Atlético-MG, which will be played next Wednesday (3), at 21:30 pm, at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. The match is valid for the 14th round of the national competition.

The starters in the game against Cruzeiro did regenerative work in the CT gym, while the others went onto the field for a tactical activity.

After the victory last Sunday, Tite, alongside assistant César Sampaio, commented on the tactical changes made during the duel with the miners.

"The change gave us an extra player in midfield, Gerson, and we'd have an infiltration player in Luiz. Then we started working on that sector, gaining an extra player with possession. Sometimes the game reveals the needs."

"Even with a defensive player coming on, the team gains one more because you close the central axis, because where Matheus was floating, there weren't nine. Then you close the central axis with Léo, to create a double five with Allan, which frees up Gerson to float, Luiz to get forward, allowing for speed. BH came back, giving him cramps, pushing himself to the limit," said the red-and-black coach.

Mengão returns to training this Tuesday (2) and then travels to Belo Horizonte.