After the board announced the suspension of Juninho Paulista's contract, coach Ney Franco began preparations for Sunday's State Championship final against Botafogo. The coach said he was convinced the players' attention was already focused on this match. "We're at a point where we can't give up on a title. We played a terrible game in Uruguay, and the players know this. But I'm sure they're already focused on the match against Botafogo. It's a game where we can secure an important victory and have the chance to relive a great moment at Flamengo," the coach said. Ney Franco avoided discussing the team's lineup. He said, however, that he hasn't yet selected the starting lineup. "I have doubts about the formation that will take the field. We'll start to dispel these doubts in Friday's training session at Ninho do Urubu." What's certain is that Flamengo fans will see a competitive team on the field that will give its all to the game," the coach assured. The news that more than 61 tickets have already been sold excited the Flamengo manager. "This is proof of the fans' confidence and shows that the poor performance we had in Uruguay will be forgotten."