Zubeldía urges sharper Fluminense, explains half-time change | OneFootball

In a postponed match from the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship, Fluminense defeated Ceará 1-0 at Maracanã. Despite the victory, coach Luis Zubeldía drew attention to the Tricolor Carioca’s finishing and called for a more decisive team when chances arise during matches.

“We need to finish our chances better. Sometimes we’re aware that we’re creating situations but don’t make the best decisions to increase the lead. I had the feeling that if we scored the second goal, we would get the third. We need to improve because whenever a team is decisive… I’ll use Vasco as an example, who won decisively, not by creating many chances. They made it 2-0 practically without a clean shot or clear goal opportunities. Being decisive in football is always very important,” argued Zubeldía.

Explanation of the change

After halftime, Fluminense returned with midfielder Facundo Bernal in place of Hércules. In the press conference, Luis Zubeldía explained that the change happened due to an injury to the number 35.

“Hércules asked to be substituted at halftime. I think he felt some discomfort in his hamstring, so we needed to make a change. That’s why Bernal came in. In my opinion, I think it was the accumulation of minutes that made Hércules feel the fatigue,” revealed the coach.

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Now, the teams will face each other again this Sunday, at Arena Castelão, starting at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), for the 31st round of the English Championship.

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