Luis Zubeldía set for heart procedure, could miss Fluminense match | OneFootball

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·9 January 2026

Luis Zubeldía set for heart procedure, could miss Fluminense match

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Fluminense has announced that coach Luis Zubeldía, aged 43, will undergo a cardiovascular procedure this Saturday (10th) and may miss the team's debut in the Campeonato Carioca next Wednesday, against Madureira.


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According to the club's statement, if any additional intervention is needed after the examination, the coach will have to rest for seven days. If there is no such medical recommendation, he will return to training already on Monday (12th).

Zubeldía arrived at Fluminense at the end of September, replacing Renato Gaúcho, after a rollercoaster stint at São Paulo. Leading the Rio team, he guided the squad to a direct spot in the Libertadores, but ended the year with elimination in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.

Since taking over, he has overseen 18 matches, with 11 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, establishing a solid record.

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