Lucho Acosta praises Zubeldía and celebrates Fluminense’s fine form | OneFootball

The 1-0 victory over Internacional this Saturday at Maracanã was yet another proof of Fluminense's evolution under the command of Luis Zubeldía. One of the players who best symbolizes this new phase is midfielder Lucho Acosta. Previously on the bench, the Argentine has become a key piece in the new coach’s scheme and, after another good performance, made a point of praising the work of his fellow countryman.

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In a mixed zone interview, Acosta revealed that the intensity in training and the confidence transmitted by the coach have been key factors in the team’s growth.

“It’s a very intense training, we work a lot. The truth is we’re very happy, he gives us a lot of confidence both in training and in matches. The truth is we’re doing well, we’re working well, and the group is happy,” he said.

Lucho Acosta’s statement matches the perception of the club’s board, which has supported and approved Zubeldía’s early work. The change in coaching staff was particularly beneficial for the midfielder, who was signed for R$ 22 million but had little playing time under former coach Renato Gaúcho.

Pleasing the coach

With Zubeldía, Acosta earned a starting spot and delivered on the field. Since his arrival at the club in August, he has already scored two goals and provided one assist in 14 matches, establishing himself as one of the team’s main playmakers.

Upcoming matches

Fluminense is now preparing for an unusual sequence of two consecutive matches against the same opponent: Ceará. The first clash will be this Wednesday at Maracanã, a rescheduled match from the first round. On Sunday, the teams will meet again, this time at Castelão, for the second round of the Brasileirão.

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