GOLAZONEWSPersonnel updates for Fluminense and Corinthians
- Fluminense loses Millán and Martinelli for the Libertadores match against Palmeiras.
- Julio Cesar assumes executive and football manager roles at Corinthians.
- Marcelo Paz has been dismissed from Corinthians following poor results.
Fluminense faces significant personnel issues during the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal against Palmeiras. Defender Millán was substituted in the 28th minute after suffering a right thigh injury during play. The Colombian player left the NuBank Parque pitch in tears and was replaced by Ignácio.
Furthermore, midfielder Martinelli has been ruled out of the decisive match. He sustained a left knee sprain during the first leg and failed to recover in time despite undergoing intensive treatment at the team's hotel in São Paulo. Fluminense is currently trailing 2-1 from the initial match held at the Maracanã.
Separately, Corinthians has restructured its management following the dismissal of Marcelo Paz due to poor results. President Osmar Stabile confirmed that former goalkeeper Julio Cesar will serve as both football executive and manager for the final three months of the season. The decision was communicated to players and staff at the Joaquim Grava training center, and the club will not be seeking external replacements.