Ganso rested, misses Fluminense trip for Bolívar altitude clash | OneFootball

Fluminense boarded a flight on Wednesday afternoon (29) to Bolivia to face Club Bolívar in the third round of the Copa Libertadores group stage, but the main absence from the traveling squad is midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso. The No. 10 did not travel, not because of a muscle injury or any recent issue on the pitch, but due to a medical decision following a diagnosis of myocarditis.

The medical department advised against exposing the player to the altitude of La Paz, where the match will be played at more than 3,600 meters above sea level. The condition requires extreme caution, as the environment places significant cardiovascular strain on the body, which could put the player at risk.

In addition to Ganso, Fluminense will also be without midfielder Nonato, who is still in the physical transition process and remained in Rio de Janeiro. Off the field, president Mário Bittencourt did not travel with the squad either. The executive stayed in Brazil to deal with internal matters, including a scheduled meeting with lawyer Marisa Alija, who is handling negotiations involving striker Hulk.

On the other hand, full-back Guga, who left the last match in pain, traveled with the group and should be available for the game, indicating he is not a concern for the clash. The Tricolor delegation will follow the strategy of arriving in La Paz only on matchday, in an attempt to minimize the effects of the altitude.

Fluminense face Bolívar this Thursday at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Hernando Siles Stadium, in a direct showdown that could influence the team’s path in Libertadores Group C.

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