Fluminense see Fla-Flu delay as inevitable, explain call to squad | OneFootball

Fluminense gathered the players at the training center this Friday to explain the postponement of the derby against Flamengo, which was moved from Saturday to Sunday at the Maracanã.The change was suggested by the red-and-black club after a delay in its return from an international trip. The tricolor board was informed that the CBF and the security authorities had already approved the change, which led the club to take a pragmatic stance and avoid opposing it.Internally, the understanding was that there would be no significant sporting advantage in keeping the match on Saturday. In addition, the final decision would be up to the CBF, regardless of Fluminense’s position.The change caught the squad by surprise, mainly because they lost their Sunday day off. The meeting served to clarify the situation and ease the initial discomfort among some players.

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