Savarino rues Fluminense loss, eyes Libertadores reply: 'Must improve'

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·4 Mei 2026

Savarino rues Fluminense loss, eyes Libertadores reply: 'Must improve'

Attacking midfielder Savarino lamented Fluminense’s 2-0 defeat to Internacional at Beira-Rio and highlighted the team’s need to improve going forward. The Venezuelan started the match on the bench and came on in the second half, as he was rested with the Copa Libertadores clash in midweek in mind.

During his time on the field, Savarino threatened Internacional’s goal and hit the post with one effort. Even so, Fluminense ended up being beaten away from home.

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After the match, the player said the team had chances, but acknowledged that it needs to improve both in attack and defense.

— It’s hard to talk with emotions still running high. We had chances to score and had the chance to level the game. But they’re a strong team. We have to improve a lot for the next match we have — he said.

Savarino also stressed that the squad needs to quickly turn its attention to the next match of the season, which will be in the Libertadores.

— We have a very important Libertadores match now and we have to improve, both in defense and in attack. We also need to be in the right frame of mind for this clash — he added.

Despite the frustration with the result, the Venezuelan pointed out that the packed schedule demands a quick recovery.

— The truth is that a defeat always hurts a lot, but we don’t have time to dwell on it too much. Now we’ll focus on the Libertadores match and hope to improve over the next few days.

Fluminense return to action next Wednesday, when they face Independiente Rivadavia away from home in the continental competition.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.