Millán set for debut, Zubeldía to rest key men in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Fluminense is expected to rest some starters in the team’s debut in the Brazil Cup against Operário Ferroviário this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. at Germano Krüger Stadium in Ponta Grossa. The decision was made by the coaching staff and the board due to the sequence of trips and important matches in the coming weeks, especially in the Copa Libertadores.

According to ge, among the new developments, coach Luis Zubeldía is expected to hand Colombian center back Julián Millán his debut. The defender is likely to be part of a backup defensive line alongside Samuel Xavier, Ignácio and Renê.

In midfield, Hércules could also be rested due to the recent run of matches.

Zubeldía, however, is only expected to confirm the lineup in the pre-match team talk, hours before kickoff. During training, the coach tested tactical variations, using both three defensive midfielders and the presence of Paulo Henrique Ganso in midfield. In attack, the doubt is between John Kennedy and Kevin Serna, with Agustín Canobbio and Castillo also as attacking options.

Probable lineup:

Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Ignácio, Julián Millán and Renê; Martinelli, Hércules and Paulo Henrique Ganso (Alisson); Serna, Canobbio and Castillo (John Kennedy).

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