Fluminense begin preparations for Copa do Brasil semi-final against Vasco | OneFootball

With an eye on the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Vasco, the Fluminense squad returned to training at the Carlos Castilho Training Center this Tuesday after a day off. The clash against the Cruzmaltina team takes place this Thursday, at 8:00 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

The main absence for Flu is Agustín Canobbio, who received his third yellow card and will serve an automatic suspension. In addition, Germán Cano, who is recovering from a right knee injury, is trying to get fit in time. The team’s top scorer this season, with 20 goals, the striker hasn’t played since October 29, in the match against Ceará for the Brasileirão.

In search of a second title

With a spot in the Libertadores already secured, Fluminense is now aiming for its second Copa do Brasil trophy. The first came in 2007, when the Tricolor das Laranjeiras defeated Figueirense 1-0 in Santa Catarina, with a goal by Roger Machado. If they advance past Vasco, Flu will face the winner of the match between Corinthians and Cruzeiro. Trending video

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