After recreational training this afternoon in Gávea, coach Caio Júnior urged his squad to take action to beat leaders Grêmio tomorrow at Maracanã. According to the Flamengo manager, the team must constantly look for goals and rally the Flamengo fans to their side.

"We can't afford to be lacking in attitude tomorrow against Grêmio. We have to constantly push for the goal and rally the Flamengo fans to our side. The Flamengo fans will be crucial for this game, which is crucial for our Brazilian Championship ambitions. It's a different matchup because we're facing the leader. We'll go with double motivation."

Caio Júnior explained the options for Maxi and Marcelinho in attack and Airton and Kleberson in midfield.

"Maxi has played well in the last two matches, and Marcelinho needs a run of games to build his chemistry. This is the right time for them to get this chance in attack. Airton has been playing well for a long time, he's come into games with personality, and he has great stature, which will be important for this match against Grêmio. Kleberson is a player I have a lot of confidence in. He's had a few injuries that have hindered him, but he has everything he needs to become that World Cup-winning player for the Brazilian national team again."

For the coach, set pieces and counterattacks are the main weapons of Celso Roth's team.

"Grêmio has a very strong defense. They defend very well. They're the team that's been most missed in this Brazilian Championship. They also have a strong set piece with Tcheco, and they're incredibly quick on the counterattack."