Zubeldía reveals push for Millán and backs debut: “He’ll play”

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·16 de abril de 2026

Zubeldía reveals push for Millán and backs debut: “He’ll play”

At the press conference after the defeat to Independiente Rivadavia, head coach Luis Zubeldía spoke about the situation of center-back Julián Millán, who has yet to make his debut for the club. Signed in March from Nacional, the defender is still waiting for his first opportunity wearing the Tricolor shirt.

In the press conference, the coach revealed that he was directly involved in the decision to sign him and indicated that the debut could happen soon.

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— I asked for him. They offered him to me and I accepted. He seems like a player who can contribute to Fluminense. He will play, whether in the next match or another one — Zubeldía said.

Millán arrived to strengthen Tricolor’s defensive system amid the team’s intense run of matches this season. Still in the process of adapting to the club and to Brazilian football, the center-back is working with the squad while waiting for his first chance on the field under the Argentine coach.

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