Fluminense lineup in Libertadores: Diniz makes controversial decision

The lineup of Fluminense for this round of liberators generated controversy. Fernando Dinizwho still don’t know what it’s like to lose in the competition, decided to save their starters for the match against The Strongest. The match will take place this Thursday, the 25th, at 7 pm (Brasília time), in Bolivia, and may mark an early classification of the Tricolor for the round of 16 of the competition.

Even with chances of already guaranteeing his place in the Libertadores knockout stage, Fernando Diniz does not seem willing to risk the physical condition of his holders. Therefore, Fluminense’s lineup for the game against The Strongest will be made up of players who are not usually protagonists. Of the athletes who always start the matches, only Fábio should enter the field.

By having a squad with a slightly higher age group and also by suffering from injuries, Fluminense allowed itself the luxury of prioritizing other competitions, since the classification for the round of 16 of the Libertadores is well underway. Therefore, to have the complete squad in the Brasileirão, when they face Corinthians, next Sunday, 28th, at Neo Química Arena, the coach chose to use his reserves against The Strongest.

In this way, with changes in all positions, Fluminense will play at the altitude of La Paz with the following lineup in Libertadores: Fábio, Guga, Manoel, David Braz and Esquerdinha; Thiago Santos, Martinelli and Pirani; Isaac, Lele and John Kennedy. Flu leads group D with nine points and is the only club that has won all games in the tournament so far.

WHERE TO ASSIST?

The Strongest x Fluminense match this Thursday, the 25th, can be followed live from 7 pm (Brasília time). On television, the confrontation will be broadcast on ESPN (closed channel); in streaming, through the Star+ service. The main bids will also be available, minute by minute, on platforms such as “UOL”, “GOAL” and “GE”. O sportbuzz will bring the repercussions and highlights of the duel in the post-game.

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