Nonato hails return after injury at Fluminense: “I’m so grateful”

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·4 Mei 2026

Nonato hails return after injury at Fluminense: “I’m so grateful”

Defensive midfielder Nonato played for Fluminense again after more than two months out with an injury. After the 2-0 defeat to Internacional at Beira-Rio, the player spoke about the negative result and also about the feeling of being back on the pitch.

The midfielder regretted the setback away from home and stressed that the team needed to pick up points to remain in the fight near the top of the Brazilian Championship table.

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— We’re upset about a defeat. We know we’re fighting near the top of the Brazilian league table, and we couldn’t afford to let points slip away here. Unfortunately, we’ll talk it over. Speaking in the heat of the moment isn’t very good, but we’ll look at what we did wrong and what we need to improve — he said.

Nonato also commented on his return after the spell out injured. The defensive midfielder highlighted how difficult it is to stay away from the pitch and valued the opportunity to help the team again.

— I’m very grateful to be back. It’s really bad to be out for a long time, but like I said, now it’s about getting back to work quietly — he added.

Fluminense now turns its attention to the Libertadores. The team managed by Luis Zubeldía will be back in action in midweek in a crucial match against Independiente Rivadavia in the continental competition.

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