Zubeldía on full-back rotation, backs Renê as first choice

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·22 Maret 2026

Zubeldía on full-back rotation, backs Renê as first choice

Coach Luis Zubeldía explained the choice for the rotation on the flanks of Fluminense after the victory over Atlético-MG. The coach highlighted the importance of managing the physical wear of the squad and praised the performance of Renê.

According to Zubeldía, the full-back is considered a starter within the squad, regardless of whether he starts the game or not.

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— Renê for me is a starter. When one doesn't perform well, we have alternatives. He is a player I like a lot because he has the skill to defend, but attacks from the inside, from the outside. A team player, with experience. Renê earned my respect, he is a starting player — he stated.

The coach also highlighted the competition in the position, mentioning Guilherme Arana as another high-level option for the sector.

— Sometimes I choose Arana to play because he is also a great player. Depending on the situation, the context of the game, I make the decision — he explained.

Zubeldía further detailed the specific planning for the match, indicating that the choice to keep certain players was directly linked to the physical management of the team throughout the 90 minutes.

— Today it was important to have energy in some areas of the field throughout the match. I knew the opponent would explore the flanks, so I needed to think about the team in a balanced way. I also considered the wear of some players and the fact that Castillo might feel the pace of the 90 minutes — he added.

With different characteristics available, the coach continues to use rotation as a strategy to maintain the team's level of intensity throughout the season.

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