Fluminense announce squad to face Grêmio without Thiago Silva or Canobbio | OneFootball

Midfielder Hércules travels with the squad despite physical doubts; Tricolor defends a five-game unbeaten streak with an eye on a direct spot in the Libertadores

Fluminense takes the field soon, at 9:30 PM, to face Grêmio at the Arena do Grêmio, in Porto Alegre. This Tuesday’s match (2nd), valid for the 37th round of the Brazilian Championship, is crucial for Tricolor’s ambitions to secure a direct spot in the Libertadores group stage.

For the match, coach Luis Zubeldía will have important absences compared to the team that achieved the historic 6-0 win over São Paulo. Defender Thiago Silva has been rested and is not part of the squad. In attack, the absence is Uruguayan Canobbio, who is serving an automatic suspension.

The good news is the presence of midfielder Hércules. The player, who felt discomfort in the last round and was a doubt, has been included in the squad, although his place in the starting lineup is not yet confirmed. If he does not start, Nonato is the likely substitute.

Fluminense is enjoying a great moment in the competition, defending a five-game unbeaten run (three wins and two draws). With 58 points and in sixth place, the club is already mathematically guaranteed a spot in the Libertadores qualifiers, but is looking to pick up points in the South to secure a direct place in the group stage.

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