Zé Ricardo leads the final training session before the derby against Botafogo.
Tactical work was followed by recreational training open to the press.
By Matheus Oliveira - inOn the morning of this Friday (15), the last training session took place before the classic against Botafogo. Coach Zé Ricardo led tactical work focusing on set pieces, both corners and free kicks close to the area. Afterwards, recreational training took place on Field 1 of the George Helal Training Center.
After completing muscle activation work at Flamengo's Performance Excellence Center (CEP FLA), the athletes went to Field 2, where they warmed up physically and with the ball. Following that, they moved to Field 1, where the tactical drills took place.
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The training session focused on set pieces. Zé Ricardo instructed the players on positioning within the penalty area during offensive and defensive set pieces. Afterwards, some players practiced direct free kicks. Following this, there was a recreational training session. Two teams were formed and played a match on a reduced-size field, an activity open to journalists. At the end of the session, the Flamengo squad went to their training camp.
Flamengo will face the black and white team next Saturday (16). The match will be played at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium, on Ilha do Governador (RJ), with the ball rolling from 16 pm.