Fluminense name squad for first last-16 showdown

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·11 August 2026

Fluminense announced the squad selected for this Tuesday’s (11) challenge in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.

Thiago Silva will be available after recovering from a right hamstring injury suffered against Bahia.

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He is expected to start in central defense.

John Kennedy, Matheus Reis, Millán and Freytes are in the medical department.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. this Tuesday at the Maracanã.

The return leg will be next Tuesday (18) at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas.

The winner will face Coquimbo Unido or Platense in the quarterfinals.

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