Under pressure, Zubeldía backed by the Fluminense squad | OneFootball

Luis Zubeldía’s situation at Fluminense is delicate after eight consecutive matches without a win, but for now the coach is expected to remain in charge at least through the next two games. A possible elimination against Independiente Rivadavia in the Copa Libertadores round of 16, however, could seal the Argentine’s departure.According to journalist Giba Perez from ge, there are groups within the club calling for Zubeldía’s dismissal even before the second leg against the Argentines. The club’s top management, on the other hand, still trusts the work being done and continues to back the coach.One of the main reasons for his staying is Zubeldía’s relationship with the squad. The players rate the coach and his staff highly, and they also view the work presented in training positively. Internally, the players themselves acknowledge that they also need to improve their performances on the pitch.Among the leaders who support the coach is Thiago Silva. The defender had already stated, at the end of 2025, that he would have stayed at Fluminense if Zubeldía had taken charge of the team earlier. The Argentine, like Hulk, played an important role in the captain’s return to the club.Since the elimination against Vasco in the Copa do Brasil, the board has been discussing the future of the project and looking for solutions alongside the coaching staff. Despite differing opinions within the squad, the prevailing assessment is that the team can still respond, advance in the Libertadores, and finish the season well without the need for a change in command.Before the decisive clash against Independiente Rivadavia, Fluminense face Palmeiras in the Brazilian Championship this Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. The tendency is for Zubeldía to rest key starters, repeating the strategy used in the derby against Botafogo. The match will also mark Tricolor’s reunion with Jhon Arias.

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