Midfielder Roger is in the final stages of preparation to return to the Flamengo squad. On Monday morning (September 24th), the midfielder did physical training with trainer Marcelo Mortelli and should be available to Joel Santana for Tuesday's training session with the rest of the squad.

 "By Tuesday, Roger should be a little more advanced in the process and can participate with the training group. He may be ready for Saturday's game. Roger is already working on his physical and technical skills. If he performs during the week, he could be released to Joel," said Martorelli in an interview with Rádio Brasil.

The midfielder, who has not played since the draw against Sport on September 1st, could return against Atlético-MG on Saturday (29/09) at Maracanã, in a six-point game, where both teams are fighting to distance themselves from the dangerous relegation zone.

Meanwhile, midfielder Ibson, who was injured in the match against Internacional on September 8th after a violent tackle by the Rio Grande do Sul player, begins field training and physical therapy this week. According to the fitness coach, field work is just beginning.

"Ibson is still recovering from his ankle injury. He's making progress, having been undergoing physical therapy, but now he's training on the field, still in the early stages."