With Aírton, Kleberson, and Emerson suspended, and Toró injured, coach Cuca fielded a team full of new faces in today's afternoon training session at Gávea. Attacking midfielder Zé Roberto was given a chance in the session and is confirmed by Cuca for Sunday's match against São Paulo at Morumbi. The number 26 hopes to have a great game to help Flamengo secure another victory in the Brazilian Championship.

"I worked hard to be prepared. Every player wants to play a game like this, against São Paulo, at Morumbi. I'm feeling very good and I hope to have a great match. I'm motivated to help Flamengo in this fight for the Brazilian title. I want to get back to playing well, scoring goals, and I hope it happens this Sunday."