Flamengo ready for battle at Beira-Rio
This afternoon, Rubro-negro finalized the final details for tomorrow's match against Internacional in the Copa do Brasil.
By Flamengo Archive - inFlamengo trained this afternoon at the Eldorado do Sul Training Center in Porto Alegre. Coach Cuca finalized the team's details for tomorrow's match against Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium. Flamengo needs a win or a draw with goals to qualify for the next stage of the Copa do Brasil. In the event of a goalless draw, the team will be decided on penalties.
After the traditional recreational training session, Cuca worked on set pieces and penalty kicks with the Flamengo team. The coach said he won't confirm the starting lineup for tomorrow, as he'll wait until just before the match to decide on Emerson. Zé Roberto and Obina are also in contention for a spot in Flamengo's attack.
After the activity, Cuca praised the Internacional team, but said that Flamengo is prepared to play a great game.
"It will be a great duel against Inter, one of the best teams in Brazil. They haven't conceded a goal in over 500 minutes and have beaten two great teams in the Brasileirão, but we have great strength within us. That's Flamengo. We'll fight hard to win. We're ready to face Inter and their more than 45 fans."