As long as he makes the Niyyah to pray the current Fard, the prayer is valid. While praying behind the imam, there is no need to specify that he is doing so, although it is desirable to do so.
There is nothing in the sources clearly stipulating such a condition. Therefore, the original principle of latitude and flexibility applies here.
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