The pain in his right thigh has gone and midfielder Willians will face Fluminense on Sunday (19.09) at Engenhão. The number 8 trained normally this Friday (17.09) at Gávea, and will not be a problem for coach Silas. Excited, he spoke with the team from Flamengo's official website about his recovery and expressed confidence in a good result in the classic.

The player believes he's ready to play his best football in the clash against Tricolor. Aware of his importance to the team, Willians hopes to put in a strong performance and help Flamengo secure its second consecutive victory in the competition.

"I'm ready. I've been training hard since the injury and I'm available for Sunday. I'm not feeling anything and I hope to face Fluminense well and help the team play a great game and come away with the victory," he said.

Willians predicts a tight match and urges his teammates to be vigilant throughout the 90 minutes. The midfielder doesn't see any favorites and expects a game with plenty of scoring chances on Sunday.

"A classic is a classic. Fluminense has chances, so do we, and no one can predict how the game will go. Both teams will give their all, and I think it will be a good game, with plenty of fighting and scoring chances, and we have to be alert at all times," he concluded.

This Saturday (18.09), the red-black squad returns to training at CT Ninho do Urubu, in Vargem Grande, at 10 am. Afterwards, the team will concentrate for Sunday's match, at Engenhão.

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