Flamengo's squad returned to training this Thursday afternoon at Gávea Stadium. Coach Cuca is preparing the Flamengo team for Sunday's Taça Rio final against Botafogo at Maracanã Stadium.

In this afternoon's tactical training session, the big news was the inclusion of striker Emerson in the starting lineup. The number 11 played throughout training alongside Zé Roberto and is expected to start Sunday's final.

The starters performed well in training, defeating the reserves 1-0, with a goal scored by Kleberson, following a beautiful pass from Emerson. The starting lineup included: Bruno; Welinton, Fábio Luciano, and Ronaldo Angelim; Léo Moura, Willians, Kleberson, Ibson, and Juan; Zé Roberto and Emerson. The reserves consisted of: Diego; Fierro, Douglas, Thiago Sales, and Everton; Toró, Lenon, and Jônatas; Maxi, Obina, and Josiel.

Everton Silva and Airton, who are recovering from muscle pain, only walked laps around the field. Both players are expected to return to normal training tomorrow.