Fluminense is set to face Palmeiras at the Allianz Parque this Saturday in a crucial Brasileirão Betano match. Coming off a fantastic win in the Fla-Flu derby earlier in the week, Fluminense will look to continue their momentum against a tough Palmeiras side.
However, Fluminense will be without key players like Thiago Silva, Ganso, and Lucho Acosta. Despite these absences, Fluminense is placing their hopes on the speed and unpredictability of Colombian winger Kevin Serna to surprise Palmeiras. Serna has emerged as a vital piece in redefining Fluminense's offensive rhythm and identity.
Kevin Serna: Fluminense's Secret Weapon
Kevin Serna brings a powerful combination of speed, explosiveness, and physical presence to Fluminense, making him ideal as a right-winger. His quick bursts destabilize defenses and create opportunities in depth, exploiting spaces between the opposing defense and full-backs.
Versatility is Key
Serna's dribbling and ability to unbalance opponents is another strong point. He uses strength, agility, and creativity to overcome rivals in one-on-one duels, offering Fluminense the verticality that many teams seek to create scoring chances.
Tactically, he is quite versatile. Although his natural position is as a winger, Serna has shown that he can move inside, drop to the wings, or even work as a more intermediate support, increasing the unpredictability of the Fluminense attack.
Fluminense currently sits sixth in the Brasileirão Betano standings with 54 points, well within the qualification zone for the 2026 Copa Libertadores. They'll need Serna to be at his best if they hope to increase their lead over Red Bull Bragantino and secure their spot in the prestigious tournament.