Luis Zubeldía Discusses Fluminense Squad, Including Germán Cano, Ahead of Botafogo Clash
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luis Zubeldía was officially presented as the new coach of Fluminense on saturday, September 27th. During a press conference held at the CT Carlos Castilho training center, Zubeldía addressed questions about the team’s roster, especially striker Germán Cano – with whom he previously worked at Lanús – and other attacking options available to him.
Zubeldía Remains Tight-Lipped on Starting Lineup
When asked about his potential starting eleven for the upcoming match against Botafogo, Zubeldía playfully deflected, stating, “I won’t say who will play (laughs), because if not Ancelotti Junior will work on this data.” This refers to a playful rivalry with fellow coach Carlo Ancelotti’s son, Davide Ancelotti.
Praise for Germán Cano and Other Attacking Options
Zubeldía expressed his admiration for Germán Cano, highlighting his versatility and goal-scoring ability. “We talked about punctual players and talked about Cano].I followed your growth. I collaborated at the beginning so that he is the striker who is. My idea and desire is that he can feel as agreeable as possible within the team to score goals. You can kick right, left, head. It has good technique. So it scored a lot of goals, not only here, but everywhere.”[https://wwwnetflucombr/[https://wwwnetflucombr/
He also acknowledged the contributions of other attacking players, noting, “in this position, there is also everaldo, who is another player profile, and kennedy, who has another style. It is indeed good news as we have different characteristics.” This suggests Zubeldía intends to utilize the depth of talent within the Fluminense attack.
Looking Ahead
zubeldía’s arrival brings a fresh perspective to Fluminense. His emphasis on utilizing the diverse skillsets of his attacking players, including the experienced Germán Cano, signals a flexible approach to tactics. Fans will be eager to see how he implements his strategies in the upcoming match against Botafogo and beyond as he aims to lead Fluminense to success.
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