Fluminense line-up today: where to watch vs Bahia | OneFootball

Fluminense begins its journey in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil this Thursday (28), in a duel against Bahia, at 7:30 pm, at Fonte Nova. In the previous phase, the Carioca Tricolor left Internacional behind, while the Esquadrão passed Retrô, from Pernambuco.

Last time they took the field, in the Brasileirão, Fluminense was defeated by Bragantino 4 to 2, on the 21st round. The result left the team stagnant in ninth position, with 27 points. On the other hand, Bahia defeated Santos 2 to 0, strung the eighth match without losing and consolidated in the G-4, with 36 points.

It is worth mentioning that whoever advances in the match will have in the semifinal the winner of Botafogo x Vasco. In the first duel, which took place on Wednesday, at São Januário, the Carioca rivals tied 0 to 0.

Bahia has important absences; Fluminense's DM is cleared

For tonight's duel, Rogério Ceni has seven absences. Ademir, Caio Alexandre, Gilberto, Erick and Kanu are out due to injury. Michel Araújo and Fredi are in transition phase.

On Fluminense's side, Renato Gaúcho has the entire squad available for the first time since he arrived at the club. Recovered from injury, defender Thiago Silva should be a starter in the defense alongside Freytes.

Probable lineups

Bahia

Fluminense

Technical data and where to watch

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