Arana trains with squad, could boost Fluminense for Vasco derby | OneFootball

The news from Fluminense’s medical department was not only cause for concern this Thursday. According to journalist Lucas Ribeiro, from the newspaper O Globo, left-back Arana trained normally with the rest of the squad at the club’s training center and could become an option for the first match against Vasco in the Copa do Brasil round of 16 this Saturday (1st).

The player had suffered trauma to his right knee during the match against Grêmio last Sunday, which kept him out of Wednesday’s Brazilian Championship fixture. On that occasion, with the starter unavailable, René ended up being the only natural option called up for the position.

PHOTO: LUCAS MERÇON – FFC

Despite the quick recovery and his return to the pitch this Thursday, the No. 13’s presence in Saturday’s derby is still not guaranteed. The initial expectation behind the scenes pointed to the player being rested for this first leg, but the unrestricted training session reopened the possibility of him being used.

The coaching staff led by Luis Zubeldía will decide only after Friday’s training session whether the full-back is fit enough to start the match at the Maracanã or if he will begin as an option on the bench.

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