Zubeldía active at training ground, central to Fluminense’s 2026 plans | OneFootball

Even with the squad on vacation after the end of the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil, work at Fluminense hasn't completely stopped. Coach Luis Zubeldía has maintained his routine at the Carlos Castilho Training Center and continues to be directly involved in the club's planning for the 2026 season.

The coach could be taking advantage of the rest period, but he chose to stay in Rio de Janeiro and closely follow the internal discussions. The planning doesn't just involve the transfer market, but also includes squad evaluations, profile definitions, work structure, and projections for the next season's calendar.

The constant presence of the Argentine reinforces the importance Fluminense places on his work and the leading role Zubeldía will have in building the squad for 2026. Internally, the understanding is that the coach plays a fundamental role in sports decisions and will be highly consulted by the board.

Nevertheless, a rest period for Zubeldía is planned until the end of the year. The exact date for the break and return is yet to be defined. It's not ruled out that the coach might return to work alongside the group that will compete at the start of the Campeonato Carioca, with a reassembly scheduled for the 2nd, but this has not yet been made official.

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