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Fluminense Sacks Coach Zubeldía After Copa Libertadores Stumble
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Fluminense Sacks Coach Zubeldía After Copa Libertadores Stumble

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Fluminense dismissed coach Luis Zubeldía following a 0-0 draw against Independiente Rivadavia in the Copa Libertadores.
  • The club cited the team's irregular performance and an eight-match winless streak as reasons for the decision.
  • Zubeldía's departure follows the team's elimination from the Copa do Brasil and a significant points deficit in the domestic league.

Fluminense has announced the dismissal of Argentine coach Luis Zubeldía after the team's goalless draw with Independiente Rivadavia at the Maracanã stadium. This result jeopardizes the Brazilian club's chances of advancing to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.

The club also confirmed the departure of assistant coaches Maxi Cuberas, Carlos Gruezo, and Alejandro Escobar, along with physical trainer Lucas Vivas. Marcão, a permanent assistant coach, will take over as interim manager. He is set to lead the team against league leaders Palmeiras in their upcoming Brasileirão match.

Zubeldía had been under increasing pressure due to the team's inconsistent form. The draw against the Argentine side extended Fluminense's winless streak to eight consecutive matches. The team has also been eliminated from the Copa do Brasil by Vasco da Gama and currently trails Palmeiras by 13 points in the national league standings.

During his tenure, Zubeldía managed 61 games, securing 30 wins, 18 draws, and 13 losses. Fluminense now faces a crucial away match against Independiente Rivadavia in Mendoza, where a victory is essential to secure their progression in the Copa Libertadores.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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