With first team back, Fluminense announce squad to face Nova Iguaçu | OneFootball

Fluminense has completed its preparations and released the squad list for the match against Nova Iguaçu, valid for the 3rd round of the 2026 Campeonato Carioca. The match will take place this Thursday (22nd), at 9:30 PM, at the Luso Brasileiro stadium.

The main news is the debut of the first team squad this season. After starting the state championship with youngsters, the coaching staff has unified the groups and prepared the starting team to raise the physical and technical level for the rest of the year.

Absences and returns

Despite the return of the starters, Tricolor has some important absences. Forward Santi Moreno remains out and was not included in the squad for the match. In addition, top scorer Germán Cano is still recovering from an arthroscopy on his left knee.

Forward Soteldo and midfielder Hércules are also out, undergoing physical transition after injuries suffered last season. Coach Luís Zubeldía will not be on the sidelines, as he is recovering from an angioplasty and is expected to return in 15 days; the team will be managed by Maxi Cuberas, Zubeldía's assistant.

On the other hand, forward John Kennedy, who is not injured, returns to the team and is available for the match.

Check out the squad list:

Broadcast and refereeing

The match will be broadcast live on Sportv, Premiere, and for international viewers, on FluTV. The referee for the game will be Lucas Neves Borja de Almeida.

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