Fluminense in no rush for new boss, Marcão stays interim | OneFootball

Fluminense have not yet started talks with any coach to replace Luis Zubeldía. Even after qualifying for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, the club’s board is still maintaining its stance of not looking for names on the market at this moment. Marcão remains in charge on an interim basis, with no decision yet on how long he will stay in the role.

The information comes from journalist Lucas Ribeiro, of O Globo. Internally, the club believes there is no need to rush a decision on the next head coach, especially after the team responded positively to the change in leadership.Since taking over on an interim basis, Marcão has beaten Palmeiras 3-2 in the Brazilian Championship and led Fluminense past Independiente Rivadavia on penalties in the Libertadores round of 16.The positive run, however, does not mean the assistant has been made permanent. Marcão continues to serve as interim coach.

This is not a new situation for Marcão. A long-time club employee, the former defensive midfielder has already taken charge of the team at different moments of crisis over the last decade.

Although the club have not approached any professionals, the board has been receiving contact from agents and intermediaries interested in offering coaches currently available on the market. The movement is considered natural after a dismissal, but Fluminense have not approached any names so far.

Fluminense’s next match will be against Remo this Saturday in the Brazilian Championship.

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