Flamengo Gears Up for Portugal Tour Amidst Player Absences

Flamengo's head coach, Leonardo Jardim, is making the most of the World Cup schedule break with a two-week training camp and three friendly matches to refine the squad. A primary focus for the medical and fitness staff is the recovery of Léo Ortiz, Saúl, and Jorginho.

Encouragingly, Jorginho has rejoined squad training without restrictions following a toe fracture. Léo Ortiz is on schedule to recover from a minor thigh muscle injury and will travel to Portugal. Saúl is undergoing specific work to regain rhythm after ankle surgery and has also cut his vacation short for preparation.

The team departs for Portugal on June 28 for matches against River Plate (July 3), Lausanne (July 8), and Benfica (July 11), returning to Brazil on July 12. Nine players, including Alex Sandro, Lucas Paquetá, and Arrascaeta, will be absent due to World Cup call-ups, with a plan for post-tournament rest regardless of their teams' progress.