Zubeldía’s assistant backs Everaldo after goal and jeers: “He’s committed”

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·23. Januar 2026

Zubeldía’s assistant backs Everaldo after goal and jeers: “He’s committed”

Fluminense’s victory over Nova Iguaçu at the Luso-Brasileiro also allowed for an individual analysis of Everaldo, who found the net again after a goal drought that had lasted since August of last year. Despite scoring, the striker’s performance was marked by missed chances and he was booed by the fans during the match.

After the game, assistant coach Luis Zubeldía commented on the number 9’s performance and came to the player’s defense, highlighting the process of both individual and collective development throughout the season.

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“We always talk in general with all the players. We know we are at a very big club and that we all have to keep growing constantly. In the process of growth, this happens: we will have good and bad moments. This happens collectively and also individually. That’s why we have to keep improving. We know the fans are demanding, because the badge requires it,” he said.

The assistant acknowledged Everaldo’s difficulties during the match, but emphasized the striker’s commitment to improving and the importance of the goal he scored.

“We have to keep growing, Everaldo as well. He is very committed to getting better. Today there were some situations where he failed, thank God he managed to score. That’s why we have to work together and help each other to improve,” he added.

The interim coach also thanked the fans present at the stadium for their support, even in the face of criticism.

“We are grateful to the fans, they pushed the team forward. We understand the fans and we have a commitment to them, to keep growing and working to improve,” he concluded.

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