Renato hints at Fluminense XI v Bahia, World Cup core to stay | OneFootball

With the entire cast at his disposal, Renato Gaúcho took advantage of the break on this Tuesday (26) to test the team that should start the duel of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil against Bahia. The formation presented was: Fábio; Thiago Silva, Freytes, Samuel Xavier and Renê; Hércules, Martinelli and Nonato; Canobbio, Kevin Serna and Everaldo.

The midfield, which stood out in World Cup games, is expected to be maintained, ensuring balance between creation and marking. Bahia's team has a very strong midfield, so it makes sense for Renato to keep three defensive midfielders playing away from home. They are players with dynamism, creative ability, and good marking. It's worth remembering that Otávio is back and can be an option against Bahia, in addition to Bernal reinforcing the defensive sector.

In the attack, Canobbio and Kevin Serna have shown efficiency, while Everaldo fulfills the role of center forward well, being able to score important goals against his former club.

Renato also has alternatives. Germán Cano, Keno, Soteldo, and other attackers can gain space depending on the strategy; in the midfield, Lucho Acosta, who had a good debut against Red Bull Bragantino, and Ganso are options to increase ball possession and creativity according to the moment of the game; in defense, Ignacio can enter to adjust the marking.

Everything indicates that the base tested in the break will be the starting point, but the coach should adjust details and use the bench to maintain intensity and dynamism against Bahia, seeking a positive result for the return game at Maracanã, after the FIFA Date break.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.