Having recovered from pain in his right thigh, a problem that sidelined him for the match against Vasco, midfielder Toró did some pool exercises and physical therapy this morning, while the other players participated in a finishing drill. Toró is confident he'll be on the field against Botafogo. The reason for his enthusiasm is simple.

"I went through a lot of difficulties at Flamengo until I gained the respect of the fans and the coach. There's no fuss with me. Now that I'm close to being a champion, I won't waste the chance to play. It's like I've been saying: if I have even a 1% chance, I'll be on the field," he stated.