Fred eyes first clash as coach v Thiago Neves in U20: “At home too” | OneFootball

Fluminense idols and former teammates will face off on the sidelines this Saturday (29), at 10 a.m., in Xerém, in the fourth round of the Carioca U-20

The match between Fluminense and Bangu, scheduled for this Saturday (29) at 10 a.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Vale das Laranjeiras, will feature a unique reunion on the sidelines. Former attacking partners and multiple-time champions for the Tricolor, Fred and Thiago Neves will face each other for the first time on the touchline as coaches of their teams.

In an interview with FluTV, Fluminense’s U-20 head coach previewed the clash against his friend and highlighted the former No. 10’s connection with the Xerém facilities.

— We’re going to work hard to face Bangu, a team that has been causing a lot of trouble for everyone in the competition and has been doing great work with our friend Thiago Neves. He’ll be at home too, I’m going to use his home. I’m sure it’s going to be a great match — Fred said.

Despite their friendship off the pitch, the Tricolor coach pointed out the opponent’s strong run this season and reinforced the team’s intense preparation to secure all three points at home.

— Bangu has been doing very eye-catching work in the competitions this year. They’ve made things very difficult. We’re going to work hard to get this win. A great friend off the pitch, but we’ll try to get him there — he concluded.

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