Canobbio returns, Fluminense boosted for Copa do Brasil progress | OneFootball

Fluminense will have an important return for this Sunday's (14th) decisive match. After serving an automatic suspension in the first leg, Canobbio is back and emerges as one of Luis Zubeldía's main bets to try to overturn the disadvantage against Vasco, at 8:30 PM, at Maracanã, for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. Since the arrival of the Argentine coach, about two months ago, Canobbio has only missed two games: the victory over Grêmio in Porto Alegre and last Thursday's (11th) classic.

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Soteldo was chosen to replace him in both matches. Despite scoring two goals against Grêmio, the Venezuelan couldn't replicate the same impact in the duel against Vasco.

The importance of the Uruguayan, however, goes beyond tactical aspects. In knockout games, Canobbio has been decisive. Out of 18 direct goal contributions this season, 10 occurred in elimination matches.

With the return of the Uruguayan, Fluminense gains intensity, tactical balance, and more firepower in attack.

To advance to the final, Flu needs to win by two or more goals. A victory by one goal takes the decision to penalties.

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