Fluminense may rest players in Brasileirão for Copa do Brasil

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·29 novembre 2025

Fluminense may rest players in Brasileirão for Copa do Brasil

With a spot in the Copa Libertadores already secured, Fluminense enters the final stretch of the Brasileirão able to better manage their squad. The team still has two commitments in the championship: they face Grêmio next Tuesday in Rio Grande do Sul, and conclude their participation against Bahia at Maracanã. In these games, there is a possibility that coach Luis Zubeldía will rest some starters.

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What Fluminense Thinks

The tendency is not to field entirely reserve teams, but rather to promote a controlled rotation, giving rest to players who are more physically worn out. The coaching staff is handling the moment with caution and planning.

"At this moment, we have to take everything into consideration, evaluate game by game. Of course, we want to score as many points as possible in the Brazilian Championship. That's why we will think intelligently," said Zubeldía.

The decision to rest players is directly influenced by the matches against Vasco in December, for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. The risk of losing important players to injury weighs on the decision, and some names may be rested in this final stretch of the Brasileirão.

The tricolor squad returned this Saturday, after a break on Friday, for a regenerative session. The lineup decision to face Grêmio is expected to be made only on Monday, with a clearer idea of who will be rested and who will remain as starters.

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