Flamengo’s schedule, on September 1, 2026, marked the first training session for newly hired Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas with the team. The attackers expected to be included in the game against Mirassol, scheduled for 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã, in a match valid for the delayed fourth round of the Brazilian Championship. However, the regularization of the athletes was not completed in time, which means that coach Leonardo Jardim will only use them in Sunday’s match against Remo.

Despite the absence of new names, the coach will have important returns available to the squad. Bruno Henrique returns after serving suspension, while De la Cruz is recovering from an injury to his left thigh. The Uruguayan midfielder participated in training, however, his inclusion among those listed for the duel with Mirassol will depend on Jardim’s assessment, known for not rushing the return of players who have just left the medical department and have had few training sessions.

Other players, such as Alex Sandro and Vitão, remain in the recovery phase and will not be available for the match. The expectation is that the technical commander will continue with his rotation strategy, promoting some specific changes in the main formation. Among the possible changes, Varela could resume his position on the right flank, and Carrascal and Paquetá are considered to start the game.

The likely lineup for the clash features Rossi in goal; Varela or Royal on the right flank, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas in defense; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta in midfield; and in attack, Carrascal or Paquetá, Samuel Lino and Pedro, with the possibility of Bruno Henrique entering during the match.

Currently in second place in the Brazilian Championship, with 48 points, Flamengo sees the opportunity to reach 51 points if they manage to win over Mirassol. A victory in this match would be essential to reduce the gap to leader Palmeiras and strengthen the campaign for the national title.