Coach praises campaign, praises team’s credentials and remains fully focused on Copa do Brasil semi-finals
Fluminense scored one of the main goals of the season by beating Bahia 2-0 at the Maracanã and securing a direct place in the group stage of the next Libertadores this Sunday (7). After the match, Argentinian coach Luis ZubeldÃa celebrated this milestone and underlined the weight of the achievement within his management. For the coach, direct qualification was a clear objective from the start and required, in addition to work, the commitment of the entire club.
In fact, ZubeldÃa took advantage of the press conference to congratulate the players, the management and the internal sectors, thus reinforcing the construction of a solid project. He also recalled the contribution of previous commissions and appreciated the silent support of those working behind the scenes. Furthermore, the coach highlighted the decisive role of the fans, who turned the end of the Brasileirão into a celebration by seeing the team achieve its goal and win with goals from idols such as Ganso and Thiago Silva.
The coach also attracted attention by commenting on Thiago Silva’s performance and importance on and off the pitch. According to him, the defender acts as a practical reference for new generations and regularly provides a model on how to play in this position. ZubeldÃa said that the defender represents “perfection” in his work and defended that youth teams observe and learn directly from what happens on the pitch, without relying solely on outside ideas.
In addition to the recognition, the coach showed himself focused on the future and avoided anticipating the choices for the semi-final of the Brazilian Cup. Indeed, when asked about the possible entry of Soteldo or about tactical variations, he preferred to keep his speech on planning and the importance of thinking match by match. For ZubeldÃa, the tight schedule therefore did not allow discussions to begin and now the team must rest and resume its preparation with full attention.
Focus on the Brazilian Cup
In this way, the victory against Bahia also served as a demonstration of how the work of the coach begins to consolidate identity and confidence in the team. The duel was balanced until the second half, where offensive changes unlocked the game and allowed Ganso and Thiago Silva to decide between themselves. The coach saw the performance as another sign of maturity and ability to deliver, attributes he also values ​​and praises when they appear.
From now on, Fluminense devotes all its energy to the semi-final against Vasco, marked by tension and strong competitiveness. ZubeldÃa prefers, at the moment, to maintain serenity and method, believing that the same organization that took the club to the Libertadores can also take it to the Copa do Brasil final. The season therefore remains open and the coach strives to continue transforming objectives into achievements.
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