Ganso and Nonato near full fitness, boosting Zubeldía’s spirits | OneFootball

Midfield duo is in the physical transition phase and should return to training with the group soon; Manoel is also recovering.

Coach Luis Zubeldía may receive important reinforcements for Fluminense in the coming days. Midfielders Paulo Henrique Ganso and Nonato have made progress in their treatments and have entered the physical transition phase, the final stage before being cleared to train normally with the rest of the squad.

After the defeat to Vasco, the Argentine coach commented on the expected return of the duo, predicting that both will be available “by next week.” Their presence in the match against Internacional next Saturday is still uncertain, but their return is near.

Paulo Henrique Ganso has not played since September 15, when he suffered a grade 2 injury to his left calf during the match against Corinthians. The number 10 has yet to play under Zubeldía's command.

Nonato, meanwhile, is treating swelling in his left thigh, suffered during a training session at the beginning of October, right after recovering from tendinitis. The midfielder has not played since September 16, in the Copa Sudamericana.

Another player who may return soon is defender Manoel, who is treating pain in his left knee and has been out since October 8.

Fluminense is in seventh place in the Brazilian Championship, with 41 points. For the match against Internacional, on Saturday (5:30 p.m.) at Maracanã, the team will be without defender Freytes, who is suspended after receiving his third yellow card.

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