Fluminense announce squad for the Clássico Vovô, check the likely line-up | OneFootball

Fluminense has released the list of players called up for the first derby of the season in the Brasileirão. The Tricolor das Laranjeiras will face Botafogo on Wednesday night (12th), at 7:30 PM, at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 3rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

Change in the starting lineup

For the Clássico Vovô, coach Luis Zubeldía is expected to make only one change compared to the base team that started the Brasileirão. The novelty is the inclusion of midfielder Bernal in the midfield.

The change is due to necessity. Nonato, who had been playing in that position, suffered an injury in the match against Bahia and is out of action. The midfielder was diagnosed with a grade 1 injury to the anterior muscle of his right thigh, with an expected return to the squad in about 10 days. Another option for the position would be Hércules, but the midfielder recently returned from an injury suffered in 2025 and, due to match fitness and physical caution, should start the match on the bench.

Probable lineup

Given this scenario, the probable Fluminense lineup for the match is: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Freytes, and Renê; Martinelli, Bernal, and Lucho Acosta; Canobbio, Serna, and John Kennedy.

Check out the full list of called-up players:

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