Fluminense has uncertainties and challenges for the last stretch of the season

The defeat in a classic against Vasco, in the Brazilian championship, triggers the Tricolor alert for a sequence of important matches

Fluminense’s attitude in the defeat against Vasco last Monday (20th) was what annoyed the Italian fans the most. Despite the intense start, the team led by Zubeldía had a sudden drop in performance after Cruz-Maltino’s second goal and let the opponent manage the result. Even with the substitutions, the Tricolore showed no reaction to at least try for an equalizer. The team heads towards the final part of the season with doubts and challenges to overcome.

The setback for Vasco was announced in the last round, despite it being a classic. In Juventude’s desperate victory, Fluminense counted on the fierce Thiago Silva to secure the triumph. Tricolor, who entered rested due to Fifa data, had a poor performance, with only one shot on goal. As against Vasco, the team also did not show intensity when in possession. Zubeldía will have to change his attitude as soon as possible in view of the next duels.

Furthermore, Flu has doubts for the rest of the season and also for next year. Against Vasco, the Tricolor started the match well and dominated the match in the first 15 minutes. However, he was ineffective, including striker Germán Cano wasting an incredible opportunity in front of Léo Jardim.

Barrel and low attack

Cano’s latest performances, in fact, leave the Argentine’s future at Fluminense at stake. The Argentine, who returned to the starting lineup after the arrival of Luis Zubeldía, remains in a negative phase and seems to be feeling his age after a long series of matches in recent seasons. But problem 14 is not the only problem with the attack.

Furthermore, the defeat against Vasco was the third consecutive match without a goal from a center forward in the team. Against Mirassol, 2-1, the tricolor goal belongs to Martinelli. In the 1-0 win over Juventude, the goal was scored by Thiago Silva in the last minute. John Kennedy, in fact, is the one who most asks for a place in the squad and could win the chance to be a starter in the next round.

Lucho Acosta, who didn’t have a good performance last night, is the one who has earned the most points since Zubeldía’s arrival. He draws attention with his acceleration in offensive plays and could be important. The Argentine coach will still be able to include Ganso, who is recovering from a calf injury.

Need to react

The correction for the last matches will have to come as soon as possible, in addition to the decisions against Vasco for the Copa do Brasil. However, in the Brasileirão, Influenza will have a sequence of three home games in the next four matches. We start with Internacional, this Saturday, at 5.30 pm, for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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Source: Terra

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