After completing two physical training sessions yesterday, Flamengo's squad returned this afternoon to Gávea for a collective training session organized by Caio Júnior. The coach begins preparing the Flamengo team for the first game of the second half of the Brazilian Championship, on Sunday, against Santos, at Vila Belmeiro.

During the training session, Eltinho was given a chance at left-back, as Juan was suspended for his third yellow card. Obina, who served a suspension against Atlético-PR, formed the attacking duo with Maxi.

The team took the field with Bruno; Léo Moura, Ronaldo Angelim, and Eltinho; Jailton, Cristian, Ibson, and Toró; Maxi and Obina. The starters won 1-0, with a header from Argentine Maxi.

Dininho, Jônatas, and Kleberson underwent special physical training. Kleberson is expected to return for Wednesday's match against Grêmio at Maracanã.