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Juan and Willians confirmed for debut in the Rio Cup

Players participated normally in this morning's recreational training session. Thiago Sales and Douglas are competing for a spot alongside Welinton.

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After beating Ivinhema (MS) 5-0 and securing a place in the next phase of the Copa do Brasil, the Flamengo squad returned this morning, in Gávea, with their attention focused on their debut in the Taça Rio, tomorrow, against Cabofriense, at Maracanã.

Juan, who was ruled out of the match against Ivinhema due to right calf pain, participated normally in this morning's recreational training session and is confirmed at left-back. Another player confirmed to return is midfielder Willians, who has recovered from right thigh pain.

Coach Cuca has only two doubts about his starting lineup. With Fábio Luciano suspended and Ronaldo Angelim injured, the only one with a guaranteed starting spot in defense is young Welinton, who showed great confidence in his professional debut. Thiago Sales and Douglas are vying for the other spot.

In midfield, Willians, Ibson, and Léo Moura are confirmed. Kleberson, who had a great game in the 5-0 rout of Ivinhema (MS), and Toró are vying for a spot in the team. Airton, who was sent off in the match against Resende, is suspended.

Flamengo faces Cabofriense tomorrow with: Bruno; Everton Silva, Welinton, Thiago Sales (Douglas) and Juan; Willians, Kleberson (Toró), Ibson and Léo Moura; Zé Roberto and Josiel.