No rest for Flamengo: back in training for next Brasileirão match | OneFootball

Flamengo faces Ceará on Sunday (03) in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship

Flamengo lost the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil to Atlético-MG by 1-0 last Thursday (31) at Maracanã. After the defeat, which leaves Fla at a disadvantage in the knockout competition, the red-and-black squad did not get any rest this Friday (01).

Thus, according to the schedule released by Flamengo, the squad will report back on Friday afternoon (01). The activity takes place at Ninho do Urubu, starting at 3:30 pm (Brasília time). With this, at the training center, coach Filipe Luís begins preparing the squad for the next Brasileirão match.

It is important to note that, with Friday’s training session (01), Flamengo will have only two days to prepare exclusively for the 18th round match of the Championship. Their opponent this time is Ceará, who will play at home against the Most Beloved.

How did the defeat in the Copa do Brasil happen?

In summary, at the 20th minute of the second half, Rossi passed to Léo Pereira. However, the number 4 chose to keep the ball close to the goal, even with Atlético-MG’s high pressing. The defender tried to pass to Léo Ortiz, but the ball was short and Cuello stole it to score the winning goal for the Minas Gerais team.

Is Flamengo at a disadvantage?

With the defeat to Atlético-MG, Flamengo is at a disadvantage in the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Thus, the Most Beloved will need to win by at least two goals in the return match, scheduled for next Wednesday (06) at Arena MRV. In Belo Horizonte, the teams will meet again starting at 7 pm (Brasília time).

And what’s Flamengo’s next step?

Now, Flamengo shifts focus to the Brazilian Championship. That’s because, on Sunday (03), the Most Beloved faces Ceará at Arena Castelão, starting at 6:30 pm (Brasília time). The match will be valid for the 18th round of the Brasileirão, with live broadcast on Premiere, via pay-per-view.

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