Flamengo sets schedule for post-World Cup break return

Flamengo is preparing for the return of the Brasileirão after the World Cup break. The team will face Chapecoense next Wednesday (22/07), away, and before that will play a friendly against Olímpia (Paraguay) on Friday in Brasília. The team comes from a series of friendlies in the preseason, including victories over Lausanne-Sport (2-0) and Benfica (2-1), as well as a draw with River Plate (2-2).

How was Flamengo's preseason preparation?

Flamengo spent two weeks in Portugal, where they played friendlies and won the Algarve Trophy after beating Benfica. The squad returned to Brazil on Sunday (13/07) and had a day off on Monday. Training resumed on Tuesday (14/07), focusing on the friendly against Olímpia and the game against Chapecoense. The team leads the Brasileirão with 79 points, three ahead of Palmeiras, and has a goal difference of +51 (78 scored and 27 conceded).

What is Flamengo's schedule until the game against Chapecoense?

  • Tuesday (14/07): Training at 10 AM
  • Wednesday (15/07): Training at 10 AM
  • Thursday (16/07): Training at 4 PM
  • Friday (17/07): Travel to Brasília at 10 AM and game against Olímpia at 8 PM

After the friendly, the Flamengo delegation returns to Rio de Janeiro on Saturday and resumes training on Sunday, preparing for the game against Chapecoense. Flamengo will travel to Chapecó next Tuesday.

What's next for Flamengo?

Flamengo's next Brasileirão match will be against São Paulo, at home, on July 26. The team is in good form, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games. However, Jorge Carrascal and Lucas Paquetá are injured and will not be available for the upcoming matches.