Another day of preparation! The red-black squad returned to training this Thursday morning (29), at Ninho do Urubu, continuing their pre-season preparations. Assistant Rui Quinta and physical trainer Mário Monteiro led the activities, which included technical training on a reduced field.

Mengão will train this Friday (30) and then will have a day off for the New Year's festivities, returning to activities on January 2nd with the new coach. On the same date, athletes Everton Ribeiro, Pedro, Arrascaeta and Varella will return to the CT after returning from vacation. They received a longer rest period for having participated in the World Cup in Qatar, representing their respective national teams.