After Fluminense’s 0-0 draw with Cruzeiro in Mineirao, Brasileiro this Sunday, coach Luis Zuberdia disagreed with referee Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima’s decision not to send off Matheus Pereira in the first half, saying: “We were unlucky with him.”
–It’s a difficult match for everyone, both the fans and the referees. The referee was not so lucky. It happened against Mirasol, and the same thing happened today when he was sent off. I admit that he is a great referee, one of the best in Brazil, but I felt there was at least a chance of a yellow card, and I told him that myself.
Meanwhile, coach Zubeldia highly praised his team’s performance against one of the best teams in the championship. It was the first time under his management that the team had kept a clean sheet as a visitor. He also praised the performance of goalkeeper Fabio, who ensured the draw.
–The match was a very heated match. They had some clear chances, Fabio reacted very well and we also had moments to compete. In the last 15 or 20 minutes it was difficult to create plays and attack spaces that created danger. Overall, the team performed, was competitive, and played a good game. 1-1 was within the circumstances and although they had some clear chances, the result reflected what was seen on the field.
After a break for the FIFA schedule, Fluminense will return to the field on the 19th in a classic match of the Brazilian Championship against Flamengo at 9:30 pm in the Maracanã.
See Zubeldia’s other answers
Ganso’s return and Lucho Acosta’s rest
–Of course, when it comes to attacking midfielders, Luciano (Acosta) is at a good level. This is an important piece for the three attackers to grow. Gives acceleration, verticality and possession. He has the dribble and the acceleration. Still, the recovery is intense. Of course, that third man could be Goose. He’s a player that everyone knows and he’s a creative player who makes everyone grow in the game. I believe he may already be able to play until the final stage. Nonato is a box-to-box third midfielder who can overcome pressure and reach rival areas and can also contribute defensively. Then we have Lima, who is a more well-rounded player. Today I tested these four traits. And with Ganso, you can now use it as an alternative to the following games: And then there’s also Lesbian Cano, which is a little bit further back because of adaptation or something. I am prioritizing the players who are most ready for this part of the championship.
Absence of Julio Fidelis
– He’s a good defender, a good defender and has good projection. Of course we are considering it. But we have two players, one is Samuel (Xavier), who is at a very high level, has good technique and knowledge of the upper positions and is working very well with me. And Guga also responded well, both right and left, when used at different times of the season. Julio Fidelis is a good opportunity. I always say there’s Alternative 1, Alternative 2, and Youth. So I think we’re okay with this position. With only one game in the competition at this point in the season, it’s difficult to give a player who was third choice a chance. But of course we are considering it. But Samuel and Guga are the priority.
About The Author
