Ganso, Acosta or Nonato: Marcão faces starter headache v Rivadavia | OneFootball

Fluminense will have a question mark in midfield for the decisive match against Independiente Rivadavia this Tuesday (18) in Mendoza, in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. Martinelli and Hércules are guaranteed to play, while Ganso, Lucho Acosta, and Nonato are competing for one spot.

Ganso has gained ground in recent weeks after going through a period of uncertainty at the club. The No. 10 was even sidelined in May while he was negotiating with another team, but the talks did not move forward and the player remained at Fluminense. Since then, he has been used more frequently again and has regained space among the starters.

With Marcão as interim coach, Ganso started the match against Palmeiras last Saturday and played an important role in the 3-2 win, helping build attacking plays and being applauded by the fans as he left the field. The strong performance could weigh in the battle for the spot.

Another alternative is Lucho Acosta, who has been on a run of underwhelming performances. The Argentine has not been able to repeat the standout form he showed when he arrived at the club.

Nonato is a more cautious option. He was the one preferred by Luis Zubeldía in the first leg against Independiente Rivadavia at the Maracanã. On that occasion, the then-coach opted for a formation with three defensive midfielders, leaving out an attacking playmaker.

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