Soteldo a doubt for Copa do Brasil tie with Vasco after stretcher exit | OneFootball

Thursday night (11) at Maracanã brought double setbacks for Fluminense. Besides the 2-1 defeat to Vasco in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal, coach Luis Zubeldía might have a new problem in assembling the attack. Forward Soteldo, who started the match as a starter in place of the suspended Canobbio, left the field injured and is doubtful for the decision.

The Venezuelan injured himself and had to be replaced by Keno nine minutes into the second half, leaving the field on a stretcher. Initial reports suggest a suspected hip injury. The player will be reassessed by the medical department during the team's reassembly, scheduled for this Friday (12), to determine if he will be fit to play on Sunday.

Scenario for the return

With the setback in the first derby, Fluminense's mission has become more difficult. To secure a spot in the final during regular time, the Tricolor needs to beat Vasco next Sunday (14) at 8:30 PM by a two-goal difference. If they win by only one goal, the decision for the spot will go to penalties.

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