While coach Andrade will rest his starters in the final round of the Rio Cup, he will have full strength in the first leg of the second leg of the Copa Libertadores qualifying round. Even the medical team has helped, and the coach will also rely on Fernando and Álvaro, who were injured but have made good progress with treatment.

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Álvaro, in fact, could even be selected for Sunday (04.04), to gain game rhythm, but he should be rested due to having two yellow cards in the Campeonato Carioca.

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"Tomorrow I'll be back training normally with the team. I recovered quickly and I'm fine. I shouldn't face Friburguense because of the two cards, but I haven't spoken to Andrade yet. For Wednesday's game (07.04), in the Libertadores, I definitely hope to be available," said the number 3.

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Midfielder Fernando, who had a great start to the year with Flamengo, is also ready to return to playing after almost a month away from the pitch.

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"I'm progressing. My recovery has been good, as expected, and I believe I'll be back for Wednesday's game. I have time to complete my treatment by then, and I think I'll be able to at least sit on the bench. That is, if Professor Andrade wants to count on me," he said.