Nonato a doubt for Fluminense’s crucial Copa Sul-Americana clash | OneFootball

The Fluminense may have a significant loss for the return game of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals against Lanús-ARG. Midfielder Nonato, crucial in Renato Gaúcho's scheme, was diagnosed with tendonitis in his right foot and has become a major doubt for the match. After losing 1-0 in the first leg, the Tricolor das Laranjeiras will host the Argentine team this Tuesday, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

The problem started precisely in the first leg in Argentina. Nonato suffered a blow to his right foot during the match and has since started intensive treatment.

The number 16 didn't even travel with the delegation to Salvador, where the Tricolor beat Vitória in the Brazilian Championship. Now, with the confirmation of tendonitis after exams, the player's presence in the continental duel is uncertain, and the club's medical department is working to recover him in time.

The importance of Nonato in the tricolor scheme

The concern of Renato Gaúcho and the fans is totally justified. Nonato has established himself as one of the pillars of Fluminense's midfield, contributing both in marking and in the construction of plays. His absence would be a significant loss for a team that needs to reverse an adverse result.

Fluminense's situation in the clash requires maximum attention at home. With the 1-0 defeat in Argentina, the team needs a victory by at least two goals difference to ensure direct qualification for the Sudamericana semifinal.

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