Fluminense is not having a good time. Both locally and internationally they have not been able to show major differences, which led them to be champion of the Copa Libertadores last year, beating Boca Juniors.
The Brazilian team has a multitude of injured players so they have not been able to have the full stellar team. Added to that are the cuts due to indiscipline that add another headache to coach Fernando Diniz.
Fluminense is 16th in the Brasileirao with 5 points out of 15 possible. In fact, they are only two points away from the relegation zone. Despite that, in the Copa Libertadores they remain at the top of the table. Flu is the favorite, but has not been able to show great differences on the international stage. They beat Colo Colo with one more player and with Alianza Lima and Cerro Porteño they shared points. Anyway, they are first with 5 points.
Fluminense’s casualties
The Rio de Janeiro team suffers multiple casualties that complicate Fernando Diniz’s approach. Something they celebrate in Macul.
Fluminense will have eight casualties for the fourth match in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. The Brazilian team will travel to Chile to face Colo Colo without several of its starters and alternatives. Even though Flu hired Thiago Silva, he cannot play until the start of the international transfer market. Which would be July 10.
The losses of the Brazilians, according to AS, are:
Samuel Xavierstarting right back, suffered a fracture in his foot.
Renato Augustooffensive midfielder, was injured over the weekend at the Brasileirao
Lelecenter forward, had a meniscus tear in the match with Colo Colo in Brazil.
Marloncentral defender, suffered a knee injury.
John Kennedycut for indiscipline.
Andredefensive midfielder, has an injury to the medial ligament in his knee.
Gabriel Piresa reserve central midfielder, is out with a sprained knee.
Thiago Santosis recovering after a tear.
Colo Colo will host the depowered Fluminense on Thursday, May 9 at 8:00 p.m. at the Monumental Stadium.
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