Thiago Silva rested for Libertadores, out of Fluminense derby

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·5 September 2026

Thiago Silva rested for Libertadores, out of Fluminense derby

Defender joins Hércules and Jemmes as confirmed absences for this Saturday’s clash at the Maracanã

Fluminense will have an important change in defense for the derby against Vasco this Saturday at 9 p.m. at the Maracanã, in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Center-back Thiago Silva will be rested by the coaching staff with an eye on the decisive Copa Libertadores fixture. The information was reported by journalist Venê Casagrande.

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The Tricolor captain joins defensive midfielder Hércules and center-back Jemmes, both sidelined by the medical department with physical issues, on coach Marcão’s list of absences for the match in Rio de Janeiro.

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