Nonato: “We must stamp our authority at the Maracanã”

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·12 Mei 2026

Nonato: “We must stamp our authority at the Maracanã”

Midfielder Nonato gave an interview to Fluminense’s official media release ahead of the decision against Operário-PR in the Copa do Brasil. Back after a spell on the sidelines, the midfielder spoke about his return to the pitch and stressed the importance of the team maintaining its level of performance at the Maracanã.

The player highlighted the typical difficulties of knockout matches, but said the Tricolor squad needs to make the most of home advantage to secure qualification in front of its fans.

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“I went through a difficult period, but I managed to come back fit and ready to help the team achieve our goals. We know how tough this match will be — a cup tie is always complicated — but we need to keep the work going and impose ourselves at the Maracanã, because this group deserves it a lot.”

Fluminense face Operário-PR this Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. at the Maracanã in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. After a goalless draw in the first leg, whoever wins will book a place in the next stage of the competition.

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