Flamengo's attacking playmaker in this Sunday's match against Juventude will once again be Toró. Underused until Joel Santana's arrival at Gávea, the midfielder, who had previously played as a defensive midfielder, acknowledged this Friday morning that he's been experiencing a different moment at the club since the coach took over.

"I didn't play much, and when I had the chance, it was usually out of position. I contributed as best I could, but only now have I been able to perform well, and I owe it all to Joel Santana. The credit for my good form goes to him."

The coach, in turn, thanked the recognition, but made a point of praising the midfielder's virtues: "Toró was persevering, he was forgotten, but he didn't give up and now, as a quality player that he is, he is reaping the rewards, especially because he has matured. I've known him since the Fluminense youth teams. We talked, we found a positioning on the field that makes him comfortable and the results are showing on the field."