Monday morning (23) marked the team's return to training at CT George Helal, in Vargem Grande. After the first game of the 2017 season, held last Saturday (21), against Vila Nova, the red-black squad begins preparations for the next match. On Wednesday (25), Flamengo will face the Serra Macaense team in a training match that will be played at Ninho do Urubu.

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The training day began with intense physical activity led initially by EXOS consultant Michael Minthorne and then by physical trainers Daniel Gonçalves and Marcelo Martorelli. The workout focused on strength and explosive exercises, preceded by a warm-up with muscle activation and stretching routines, both performed directly on the field.

Next, it was time for ball training. On Field 4, Zé Ricardo, alongside his assistant Cleber dos Santos, guided the players, who, divided into groups of eight, worked on improving their quick passing in a marked area of ​​the field. Afterwards, a group activity took place on a reduced-size field.

Flamengo returns to training at Ninho do Urubu on Monday afternoon (23).