Tardelli and Marcinho compete for a spot on the team
Joel did not confirm the starting team for the game against Nacional.
By Flamengo Archive - inOn the eve of the decisive game against Nacional-URU, tomorrow, at Maracanã, coach Joel Santana returned to lead a collective training session, this afternoon, at Gávea.
During the session, which lasted about 25 minutes, the club's manager tested a new formation, with Marcinho replacing Diego Tardelli. With the change, Renato Augusto returned to partnering Souza in attack, with Marcinho forming the midfield with Ibson, Kleberson, and Cristian. The defense consisted of Bruno, Luizinho, Fábio Luciano, Ronaldo Angelim, and Juan.
Even with the 0-0 draw, coach Joel Santana praised the team's performance.
- "It was a great training session. We hit the post twice and had at least four good chances to score. The team is ready, but I'll take the doubt between Diego Tardelli and Marcinho until the game."
The coach spoke about what he expects from the red-black team in tomorrow's game.
- "I want a tough team, defending itself in a dedicated way, and going on the attack with a lot of joy and determination."
After the training session, the Flamengo squad took part in a lively recreational training session.
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