Fluminense without Hércules and Soteldo for semi-final vs Vasco | OneFootball

Fluminense will have two significant absences for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Vasco this Sunday (14) at Maracanã. Hércules and Soteldo, who participated in the first match, are out of the classic due to muscle injuries. Soteldo, who was a starter in the first match due to Canobbio's suspension, left the field in pain and was diagnosed with an injury to the anterior muscle of his left thigh. Hércules, who started on the bench and came on during the game, suffered an injury to the adductor muscle of his left thigh and is also ruled out by the medical department.

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With these absences, coach Luis Zubeldía is expected to naturally reinstate Canobbio to the starting attack. In the midfield, the tendency is to maintain Nonato alongside Martinelli. Another possibility is the inclusion of Germán Cano among those selected. The forward has been cleared by the medical department. The final decision on his use rests with Zubeldía. After a 2-1 defeat in the first leg, Fluminense needs to win by two goals to secure a spot in the final in regular time. A one-goal victory takes the decision to penalties.

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