GOLAZONEWSFluminense rotate squad ahead of Libertadores semi-final
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- Fluminense will field a reserve-heavy side against Santos this Sunday.
- Marcão is resting key players for the Libertadores semi-final second leg.
- Fans are organizing an 'AeroFlu' event to support the team's departure.
Fluminense is set to deploy a mostly reserve lineup for their 31st-round Campeonato Brasileiro match against Santos this Sunday at 16:00 at the Maracanã. Coach Marcão has decided to preserve his primary players with a focus on the upcoming Copa Libertadores semi-final second leg.
The team faces a difficult task against Palmeiras at the Nubank Parque, needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg to advance in the competition.
In anticipation of the trip to São Paulo, Fluminense supporters are planning an "AeroFlu" gathering at the Galeão airport's noble hall. The event is scheduled for 13:00 (Brasília time) to see off the players as they depart Rio de Janeiro for the decisive match.