After training this morning in Gávea, players Bruno and Jailton urged their teammates to pay extra attention to midfielder Petkovic, number 10 for Atlético-MG, Flamengo's next opponent in the Brazilian Championship. According to the Flamengo midfielder, Petkovic is a player who needs to be closely marked.

"Pet controls the game well and has the quality to put the striker in front of goal. We need to be careful, trying to mark him closely to prevent him from creating chances. Everyone knows that set pieces decide a game, and we'll try to avoid fouls near the box, as we have in every match. It's one of Petkovic's specialties."

Goalkeeper Bruno praised Petkovic's quality, but stated that the entire Atlético-MG team deserves attention.

"Petkovic may not be as strong as he once was, but his quality remains, and we need to be careful with him. Atlético-MG is a dangerous team and will have to work hard to get out of the situation they're in. We have to be careful. We'll be at home, fighting for the title, dreaming of good things in the championship, and all we can think about is winning."