Missing from the 5-0 rout of Figueirense, forward Diego Tardelli is available to coach Caio Júnior for Saturday's match against São Paulo at Maracanã. The number 11 promises to be dedicated in training this week to secure a starting spot.

"This isn't the time to give up. Anyone who sits out, like I did, risks losing their position. Those who came in performed well, and I'll have to train hard this week to show that I deserve to be a starter."

For the striker, Flamengo must take advantage of their good form at Maracanã and put pressure on Muricy Maralho's team.

-"Flamengo is in a very good phase and we're going to go after São Paulo. I know how difficult it was to play away from Morumbi and I'm going to pass some things on to Caio Júnior."\ .\ Former São Paulo player, Diego Tardelli, says the match will have a special flavor.\

-"It's a special game for me, of course. I need to prepare hard and prove that they were wrong when they let me leave. But without holding any grudges against anyone or any feelings of anger. I want to play well for myself and for Flamengo. I respect São Paulo a lot for everything I went through there. If I score a goal, I'll see my reaction right away. If I celebrate, it won't be any disrespect to São Paulo."

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