Player says: Guga backs Flu’s prep for Bragantino, “Use our strength”

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·17 July 2026

Player says: Guga backs Flu’s prep for Bragantino, “Use our strength”

Fluminense return to action this Friday (17) at 8:00 p.m. against Red Bull Bragantino at the Maracanã in the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match marks Tricolor’s return to official competition after the break for the World Cup.

In official material released by the club, Guga assessed the team’s preparation during the mid-season break and highlighted that the squad managed to regain strong physical and technical levels before the rest of the season.

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“We had a good preparation period, and I think we managed to get back to our physical and technical levels. Expectations are high, especially since two players have arrived who add even more quality to our team. We know how difficult it is to play against RB Bragantino, but we have to use our strength.”

During the break in the schedule, Fluminense played friendlies against Nova Iguaçu and Bahia, both at the Maracanã, and won both matches. The period also marked the first appearances of Hulk and Thiago Silva in the Tricolor shirt, new signings for the second half of the season.

Against Bragantino, Flu begin an important stretch of the season, with matches in the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Libertadores. Tricolor are in third place in the Brazilian Championship with 31 points.

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