Bahia return to training with reinforcements, focus on Flu | OneFootball

Bahia resumed activities on the morning of this Monday (09/08) with important news for coach Rogério Ceni and maximum focus on the clash against Fluminense, this Wednesday, at 7:00 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.

After winning their fifth Copa do Nordeste title over the weekend, the Bahia team returned with the medical department nearly empty. Caio Alexandre, Erick, and Ruan Pablo began the physical transition phase to the field, joining Kanu, who had already been in this process since last week. At the moment, only Erick Pulga and Ademir remain under medical care.

This Monday’s session began with a video presentation about their opponent — Fluminense — and continued with a possession drill in a reduced space. Next, Ceni led a tactical scrimmage across the entire pitch (11 vs. 11). The session ended with specific finishing exercises and penalty kicks, signaling preparation for different game scenarios in Rio.

Bahia will finish their preparations this Tuesday and travel to face Tricolor at Maracanã. Having won the first leg 1-0, the Bahia team advances with a draw. If Fluminense wins by one goal, the spot will be decided by penalties.

On Fluminense’s side, the outlook is clear: the opponent arrives refreshed after a regional title, recovers important players, and adjusts training routines with a focus on the knockout clash. The Tricolor coaching staff is monitoring the progress of Bahia’s returning players and preparing for a match that may demand efficiency in both penalty areas — including set pieces and the possibility of a penalty shootout.

Photo: Letícia Martins/EC Bahia

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