A standout performer at this afternoon's training session at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center, number 11 Emerson is hoping to return to the team in style. Having scored six goals in this Brazilian Championship, Emerson expects a strong performance from the entire Flamengo squad this Sunday against Corinthians at the Maracanã stadium.

-"We're ready. It's going to be a great derby, and every player would love to play in this match. We trained well today, and I hope we can repeat the good performance we had in the collective on Sunday. I'm really looking forward to playing."

Emerson assured that he will hardly leave Flamengo.

-"I left everything in the hands of my agent, especially because I'm very focused on Sunday's game. Nothing will get in my way until then. And then I'll give more details about my future. But I can say that I want to stay. I'm happy here."