Cano is back! Fluminense name squad for the ‘Silvio Santos derby’ | OneFootball

Fluminense have announced the squad list for tonight’s match against Corinthians, scheduled for 9:30 p.m. at the Maracanã, in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship.

The main news among the players called up by coach Luis Zubeldía is the return of striker Germán Cano, who has not played for five months due to an injury. Wearing the No. 14 shirt, he is available and could make his 2026 season debut in front of the Fluminense fans.

In addition to Cano’s return, Fluminense’s attack will have mandatory changes. Uruguayan forward Agustín Canobbio, called up to the Uruguay national team, was unable to return in time and is a confirmed absence. As a result, Kevin Serna is expected to start on the left side of the attack, while Venezuelan winger Savarino should play wide on the right.

However, Savarino is doubtful for the match due to muscle pain that kept him out of his national team’s latest call-up. If he is not fit to play, Soteldo is the favorite to take his place.

Leading the attack, there is still uncertainty over who will start between John Kennedy and Rodrigo Castillo, who scored the winning goal in the last match against Atlético-MG.

With so many confirmed and possible changes, Fluminense’s likely lineup has Fábio in goal; Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Freytes and Renê in defense; a midfield of Martinelli, Hércules and Lucho Acosta; and an attack made up of Savarino (or Soteldo), Serna and John Kennedy (or Rodrigo Castillo).

Check out the squad list:

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