After missing the 1-1 draw in the derby against Vasco last Sunday due to a suspension, striker Souza is available to coach Joel Santana to face Juventude this Sunday in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. On Tuesday morning, the player participated in physical training on Leblon beach in Rio's south zone and spoke about what he considers his priority until the end of the Brazilian Championship.

"I want to have a good run of games. Whenever I managed to play consistently, I ended up getting suspended and that hindered me. Now I'm in good physical and technical shape and I hope to stay away from yellow and red cards."

Souza also said he hopes that striker Obina, who will be tried this Tuesday by the STJD, will be acquitted and that he also hopes for the recovery of Argentine Maxi Biancucchi, with whom he formed an attacking duo in some of his best performances in the Brazilian Championship.

"Maxi has been missed by the team. He's a fast, skillful player and has fitted well into our system. I hope he can be back against Juventude, so that, if the coach decides, we can play together and try to help Flamengo win."