A draw in the next two games. That's what Flamengo needs to secure a spot in the Guanabara Cup semifinals and, at least for now, get a break from midweek matches. Therefore, midfielder Kleberson hopes the team does its homework this Wednesday against Olaria at Maracanã and can quickly seal its ticket to the final stage of the first round of the Campeonato Carioca.

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One of the hottest topics at Gávea right now is Petkovic's suspension. However, the Flamengo players assure that the issue won't affect the team's performance on the field. Kleberson assures that the team is more focused than ever on the fight for its fourth state championship and hopes for early qualification so the team has more time to train during the week.

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"The team is almost reaching the semifinals. This little problem with Pet happened, but the group isn't letting it get to them. Our focus is on the squad, and we have to work hard thinking about the upcoming games and the Guanabara Cup, which is our goal. We want to qualify soon so we can train more, which isn't possible right now because we have games during the week," he explained.

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Having scored Flamengo's equalizer in the derby against Fluminense last Sunday, the midfielder hopes the team can repeat the display of grit and quality they displayed in the second half of that match in every game this season.

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"The game against Fluminense was special. Fluminense started well, but we managed to balance things out and turn the game around. The important thing is to maintain the same energy and desire as on Sunday," he added.