Maxi Cuberas: Zubeldía’s assistant to lead Flu in season openers | OneFootball

Fluminense makes its season debut against Madureira, in the 1st round of the Campeonato Carioca, this Wednesday (14th) at 7 PM, at the Luso Brasileiro Stadium, on Ilha do Governador. The Team of Warriors will not have Luis Zubeldía on the sidelines for the match, as the coach underwent angioplasty last week and is still in recovery.

Therefore, the substitute for the role in the first matches of the year for the Tricolor will be Maximiliano Cuberas, or just “Maxi Cuberas.” The assistant coach has been a professional partner of Zubeldía for almost two decades. Together, the Argentinians have completed stints at Lanús (ARG), Barcelona de Guayaquil (EQU), Racing (ARG), LDU (EQU), Santos Laguna (MEX), Independiente Medellín (COL), Alavés (ESP), Cerro Porteño (PAR), and São Paulo.

Before starting his career in the coaching staff, Cuberas played professionally as a defender. The former player wore the jerseys of Rosario Central, Colón, Lanús, and Toluca. With the latter, Maxi reached his peak as an athlete and won the Mexican League and the CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 2003.

According to the Tricolor, the former defender is seen as the balance of a professional group marked by Luis's intensity and complemented by deep tactical knowledge.

Besides the duo, the Flu's staff also includes fitness coach Lucas Vivas and assistants Alejandro Escobar and Carlos Guezo. The professionals also share duties with Marcão and the rest of the permanent delegation of the Team of Warriors.

Maxi Cuberas/Fluminense F.C.

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