Flu idol Cano to face Lanús, his boyhood club and shirt inspiration | OneFootball

Fluminense already knows its opponent in the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana: Lanús, from Argentina. In addition to the expectation for the decisive match, the duel takes on special contours due to Germán Cano. An idol of Tricolor, the striker was revealed by the Argentine club, which he is also a fan of, and still carries the mark of this connection on the number 14 that appears on his shirt.

The first game will be played in Buenos Aires, while the decision takes place at the Maracanã, alongside the Tricolor fans. Cano, who is going through a great phase with the Fluminense shirt, will face a remarkable reunion with the club where he started his professional career, in 2007.

Revealed by Lanús, the center-forward played a few games in the main team before pursuing a career in other clubs in Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico, until he established himself as one of the most regular scorers in South America. However, the passion for Lanús has never ceased to exist.

At Fluminense, Cano continues to use the number 14, which carries a special meaning. The choice is a direct tribute to "La Barra 14", the main organized fan group of Lanús. Now, for the first time in a continental tournament, the Argentine will have the chance to face the club of his heart defending Tricolor's colors.

The match promises extra emotion for the number 14 shirt and for the fans, in a duel that is worth a spot in the semifinals of the competition.

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