Copa do Brasil Showdown! Will Fluminense Upset Internacional?
Fluminense's squad list for Wednesday's crucial Copa do Brasil clash against Internacional at the Beira-Rio stadium has been revealed, and there's a surprise inclusion! Young Vagno, an 18-year-old left-back from the youth academy, has made the cut, adding a fresh dynamic to the team.
The full squad list is as follows:
- Goalkeepers: Fábio, Marcelo Pitaluga, Vitor Eudes
- Defenders: Samuel Xavier, Guga, Vagno, Gabriel Fuentes, Renê, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Manoel, Thiago Santos
- Midfielders: Bernal, Martinelli, Hércules, Nonato, Paulo Henrique Ganso, Lezcano, Isaque, Lima
- Forwards: Canobbio, Everaldo, Cano, Jhon Kennedy, Keno, Paulo Baya, Serna, Lavega, Soteldo
The return leg of this exciting Fluminense vs Internacional tie is scheduled for August 6th at 21:30h at the iconic Maracanã stadium. Expect fireworks as both teams battle for a place in the next round!
Internacional, however, faces some challenges. They have several key players missing for this crucial match. See below for the full list of Internacional's missing players.
The Copa do Brasil continues to deliver thrilling matches and unexpected twists. Will Fluminense's youth academy gamble pay off? Or will Internacional overcome their absences and secure a vital victory on home turf? Stay tuned to find out!