Zubeldía calls draw "bitter", assesses Fluminense squad | OneFootball

After the 1-1 draw between Bahia and Fluminense, coach Luis Zubeldía lamented the goal conceded in the final stretch of the match and the result. Additionally, the coach also assessed the Tricolor das Laranjeiras squad, commenting on absences and reinforcements.

“Everyone knows that when two face-to-face situations arise, they are plays where the game is decided... In general, the result had little to do with how (the game) unfolded. I have the feeling that we had the opportunity to win, and that leaves a bitter feeling when you draw 1-1,” said the coach.

Fluminense took the lead 20 minutes into the first half with John Kennedy, but conceded the equalizer at 33 minutes of the second half with Olivera.

Absences

The coach also evaluated the Fluminense squad, talked about the tactical variations he is forced to make due to the lack of a number 9, and commented on the situation of Savarino, recently signed by the Tricolor.

“The alternatives we can have are Matheus Reis and Keven. Another option could be another player acting as a false 9. We have to think. The good news is that John (Kennedy) is doing well,” he continued.

“(Savarino) couldn't play because he felt an issue in the last training session. It's an old problem, but we all believe it won't prevent him from playing the next game. To avoid it becoming something serious, we preferred not to bring him,” he concluded.

Now, Fluminense focuses its attention on the Campeonato Carioca. Leader of Group A, the Tricolor das Laranjeiras aims for the Taça Guanabara title to come strong into the state knockout stage. The team returns to the field this Sunday at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), when they host Maricá at Maracanã.

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