With Marcão, Fluminense welcome key returns for Athletico-PR clash | OneFootball

Fluminense announced on Saturday night (29) the list of players called up for the match against Athletico-PR, scheduled for this Sunday (30) at 11 a.m. at Arena da Baixada, for the Brazilian Championship. The Tricolor will have 33 players available for the match.

Among the new additions are the returns of right-back Guga and midfielder Lucho Acosta, who served suspensions in the win over Remo last Saturday. Both are back available to Marcão for the clash in Curitiba.

Fluminense head into the match in a period of recovery. Since Marcão took charge of the team, they have not lost. There have been two wins in the Brasileirão and one draw in the Libertadores, a result that, after a penalty shootout victory, secured the Tricolor a place in the quarterfinals of the continental competition.

The team also had a free week to work before the fixture. The tendency is for Marcão to keep the core of the side that has been playing in recent matches, although there is still one doubt in the defensive setup.

Ignácio is expected to start, while Thiago Silva may be rested because of the synthetic pitch at Arena da Baixada. If the number 3 does not play, Millán appears as the alternative.

The match also represents an opportunity for Fluminense to improve their away form. Since the resumption after the break for the World Cup, the Tricolor have played four away matches and have yet to win.

On the other side, Athletico-PR come in strong at home. The club earned 27 of their 44 points at home and have not lost at Arena da Baixada since the second round, when they were beaten by Corinthians. The strong campaign led the club to renew coach Odair Hellmann’s contract until the end of 2027.

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