Fluminense wrap up preparations to face Bahia in the Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

On Wednesday morning, the squad of Fluminense reported to the Carlos José Castilho Training Center for their final practice before the match against Bahia, in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. Later this afternoon, the club's delegation is expected to depart for Salvador, where they will face the Bahians.

The main news for the clash is the return of defender Thiago Silva. The veteran resumed training with the group this week after recovering from a right thigh injury.

At 40 years old, Thiago Silva has been absent from the Carioca Tricolor for six matches. The athlete hasn't stepped onto the field since the 2nd of this month, when the team defeated Grêmio.

On the other hand, Ignácio is expected to miss the duel. The defender is in physical transition, in the process of recovering from a grade 2 injury to the medial collateral ligament of his right knee.

In their visit to Bahia, Fluminense is seeking a positive result to decide the qualification for the semifinals at home next week.

The first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals between the tricolors is scheduled for 7:30 pm (Brasília time) this Thursday, at the Arena Fonte Nova.

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