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Fluminense Faces Crucial Week with Championship and Continental Aspirations
Fluminense is set to face Vitória this Saturday, October 20th, at 4:00 PM Brasília time, at the Barradão Stadium in Salvador, Bahia. This match is part of the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship, a competition where every point is vital as teams jockey for position.
However, the Tricolor’s primary focus is undoubtedly on a more meaningful continental clash. On Tuesday, October 23rd, at 9:30 PM, they will host Lanús at the iconic Maracanã stadium for the decisive second leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal tie.After a narrow 1-0 defeat in the first leg in Buenos Aires, Fluminense faces an uphill battle. They must secure a victory by at least two goals to advance directly. A one-goal margin would force the tie into a penalty shootout, a nerve-wracking scenario for any team.
Midfield Maestro’s Fitness a Concern for Fluminense
Coach Renato Gaúcho may be compelled to alter his starting lineup for the critical encounter against Lanús due to a potential midfield setback. Reports from Rodrigo Dias of the “Canal linked at Flu” indicate that midfielder Nonato underwent imaging tests on Thursday, October 18th. His absence from training images released by Fluminense on Friday,October 19th,has fueled speculation that he could be unavailable for the crucial South American fixture.
Should Nonato be ruled out, Gaúcho has already taken steps to bolster his midfield options. Notably, Lucho acosta and Soteldo were not included in the squad for the match against Vitória. This strategic decision suggests that these two players are being considered as potential replacements for the number 16 jersey, highlighting the team’s planning for various scenarios as they navigate this pivotal week.
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