Fans called, Zubeldía delivered: Ganso’s emotional comeback at the Maracanã | OneFootball

After more than two months away, Paulo Henrique Ganso returned to the Maracanã field. The number 10 had not played since September 13, in the defeat against Corinthians, due to a grade 2 injury in his left calf, and he starred last night in one of the most memorable moments of the tricolor victory.

The scene preceding his entry already said a lot about the relationship between Ganso and the fans: the entire Maracanã chanted his name in a strong chorus, and Zubeldía obliged. As soon as the coach called for him, the stadium erupted once more. The midfielder was welcomed with applause, chants, and an atmosphere of emotional reunion, the kind that only football can provide.

On the field, Ganso needed little time to show that his game vision remains intact. In the last goal of the tricolor rout, it was up to him to start the play with a precise pass that broke the defensive line. Soteldo received it, cleared the play, and assisted Kevin Serna, who closed the night with the sixth goal.

Ganso's return represents more than just a technical option for the team: it symbolizes the recovery of a technical and emotional leader, closely connected with the stands. His presence also rekindles the expectation for an even more creative Fluminense in the final stretch of the season.

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