Samuel Xavier to miss key Copa do Brasil tie v Bahia for Fluminense | OneFootball

Fluminense continues its preparations for the match against Bahia, for the Copa do Brasil. The game will take place this Wednesday, at Maracanã, and a spot in the semifinals is at stake.

Coach Renato Gaúcho is likely to have an important absence for the match, as right-back Samuel Xavier, who felt an injury in the first leg, has not been participating in training sessions.

The expectation is that Guga will once again start the match. The player was heavily criticized for the mistake that resulted in Bahia’s winning goal in Salvador.

Fluminense needs to win by two goals to advance in the Copa do Brasil. A win by just one goal will take the decision to penalties.

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