Germán Cano back for Carioca final, could debut in 2026 | OneFootball

Germán Cano will be included again by Fluminense for the final of the Campeonato Carioca. Recovered from knee surgery and with more training rhythm, the Argentine striker could make his first appearance in 2026 in the derby against Flamengo, this Sunday, at the Maracanã. The information comes from journalist Pedro Brandão, from Lance! .

This will be the Argentine striker's first game in 2026. Cano underwent knee surgery on January 10 and, since then, has been in the recovery process. The player did not participate in the pre-season and, therefore, even after being cleared by the medical department, still did not have enough rhythm to be included before the derby.

In addition to Cano, midfielder Nonato also returns from the medical department and is available for the match again.

Despite the return of the number 14, the tendency is for John Kennedy to remain as the starting striker. The number 9 has gained the trust of coach Luis Zubeldía and has been one of Fluminense's standouts at the start of this season.

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