Marcão has week to recover players before Fluminense v Athletico-PR | OneFootball

After beating Remo, Fluminense will have a full week of preparation before their next match. Marcão’s team faces Athletico-PR on Sunday the 30th at 11 a.m. at Ligga Arena, in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The longer break between matches also gives the medical department room to work on the recovery of players who missed the last few games. The coaching staff hopes to receive good news throughout the week and increase the options available for the clash in Curitiba.

Among the players who could return is Savarino. The Venezuelan forward did not take part in Fluminense’s last two matches, against Independiente Rivadavia in the Copa Libertadores and Remo in the Brazilian Championship.

With more time for recovery and preparation, the player could be available to Marcão again against Athletico-PR.

Another name close to a return is Freytes. The center-back is in the final stage of his recovery process and could also be a new addition to the squad for the match.

Samuel Xavier will be re-evaluated

The situation causing the most concern at the moment is Samuel Xavier’s. The right-back suffered a dislocated left shoulder during the win over Remo and will need to undergo tests to determine the severity of the injury.

The medical evaluation will be decisive in determining whether the player will be fit to face Athletico-PR.

With a week free of matches in between, Marcão will have time to work with the team and closely monitor the players’ recovery. The match in Curitiba will be important for Fluminense in the next stretch of the Brazilian Championship, and possible returns could give the coach options that were not available in recent games.

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