With Ronaldinho and Thiago Neves suspended for this weekend’s league encounter with Santos, both are likely to feature in a bid to secure a comfortable home win.
With the league title so wide-open, the Copa Sudamericana represents a very real chance of a trophy for Flamengo and boss Vanderlei Luxemburgo is taking it seriously.
“We want to win both competitions and we have a chance of doing just that,” said the experienced former Brazil and Real Madrid boss.
“We are in the mix and fighting. Ronaldinho and Thiago will play.
“Through the Copa Sudamericana, we have the possibility of reaching the Libertadores. I play to win, a victory here gives a refreshment for the game in Chile.”
