Cano left out of derby against Vasco despite training as usual | OneFootball

Fluminense will not have Germán Cano for the classic against Vasco da Gama this Sunday (1st), at Maracanã, in the second leg of the Carioca Championship semifinal. The information comes from journalist Pedro Brandão, from Lance!.

The Argentine striker underwent knee surgery on January 10 and is still not in ideal playing condition, despite already training normally with the group. Internally, the club believes that using the number 14 at this moment would be “a sacrifice,” a scenario ruled out by the coaching staff.

The decision aims to preserve the player for the rest of the year. Fluminense prefers to ensure Cano's complete recovery before putting him back on the field.

As a result, John Kennedy should be the starting striker. The number 9 is in good form and has earned a run in the team.

Currently, Cano and John Kennedy are the only natural center-forwards in the main squad, and the club remains attentive to the market in search of reinforcements for the position.

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