Zubeldía explains Wesley Natã call-up: “He’s shown it in training”

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·16. April 2026

Zubeldía explains Wesley Natã call-up: “He’s shown it in training”

Coach Luis Zubeldía commented, after Fluminense’s defeat, on the introduction of 17-year-old Wesley Natã during the match. The youngster replaced Canobbio and played for around 15 minutes in the 2-1 loss to Rivadavia.

The coach highlighted the forward’s personality and stressed that the boldness of younger players can be an important factor in difficult moments.

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According to Zubeldía, this kind of trait can end up helping the team find solutions during the game.

— Sometimes, that “fearlessness” of a younger player can end up solving situations. It may work or it may not. Wesley Natã has that ability to make the difference one-on-one, in individual plays, within the characteristics he has. He came on well, with attitude and personality, something he has already been showing in training — he said.

The coach also indicated that the youngster’s performance reinforces the coaching staff’s confidence in the work being done day by day. For Zubeldía, the attitude shown on the pitch is a reflection of what the forward has been showing in training at the club’s training center, which could earn him new opportunities in the coming matches.

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