One of Flamengo's standout performers in recent matches, striker Emerson spoke after training this afternoon at the training center about his expectations for Sunday's Fla-Flu match at Maracanã. The number 11 called for caution with rival Fred, but made a point of praising the entire Fluminense team.

"It'll be a great match, very competitive. Not just Fred, but the entire Fluminense team deserves a lot of attention. We're coming off a good match and want to keep the momentum going. We respect Fluminense a lot, for their squad and tradition, but Flamengo always goes in to win."