The Flamengo group returned to activities this Friday (13) at the George Helal Training Center, in Vargem Grande. Initially, the athletes carried out muscle activation work at the Flamengo Performance Excellence Center (CEP FLA) and, subsequently, went to Field 2 to begin training on the pitch.

Coordinated by the physical trainers who are part of the Flamengo coaching staff, the players present ran on a marked course on the field. At certain points along the course, the speed increased and decreased. Afterwards, it was time for ball work.

In the activity that concluded the initial period of the day, the athletes divided into two groups, each containing three teams. While two of them practiced passing within a pre-determined area set by coach Zé Ricardo, the third team attempted to intercept the passes. The teams alternated during the defensive phase of the activity, which lasted two minutes.

Darío Conca continues his treatment to return to the pitch as quickly as possible. Accompanied by physiotherapist Fred Manhães, the midfielder spent the morning doing muscle strengthening work at the CEP FLA (Flamengo's training center). After the activities, the athlete was officially presented as another of Flamengo's reinforcements for the 2017 season in a press conference held in the Victorino Chermont Press Room.

The group will return to work in the afternoon at the training center.