Fluminense’s attacking dilemma: Cano or John Kennedy vs Vasco? | OneFootball

The match against Juventude is now behind, and the focus shifts to the upcoming derby against Vasco next Monday. In Fluminense’s attack, the question of whether to start Germán Cano or John Kennedy remains unresolved, and recent games have only reinforced that Zubeldía will have a tough decision to make.

Against Juventude, Cano returned to the starting lineup, but John Kennedy once again made a good impact coming off the bench and left a strong impression. The 23-year-old striker had started the previous two matches and has shown that he can compete on equal footing for the position.

Even though he is the team’s top scorer this year, with 20 goals, Cano is experiencing a technical and physical decline. The Argentine has scored only once in the last 12 matches and has shown less intensity on the field, something that weighs heavily in Zubeldía’s playing style, which values constant movement and pressing the opponent’s build-up.

On the other hand, John Kennedy is in the opposite phase. With more stamina and mobility, the striker has been making the most of the opportunities he gets. In addition, he has proven tactically useful, dropping back to help in the build-up and creating space for wingers Canobbio and Serna.

The competition for the spot is expected to remain open until the final training sessions at CT Carlos Castilho. The derby against Vasco could mean more than just three points: it could mark a transitional moment in Fluminense’s attack, with a new protagonist emerging as the Argentine idol tries to rediscover his best football.

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