Former Flamengo and Internacional player, Rene did not generate much enthusiasm from Tricolor fans with his signing at the start of the year. Away from the limelight, the 33-year-old left-back gradually made progress until he took over the starting spot once and for all. Under Luis Zubeldia, he has shown that he is more than an experienced defender, as he can also be useful in build-up play.
As a winger, Rene excelled with his passes between the lines to the midfielders and midfielders. Proof of this is that the relationship with the creative Lucho Acosta has already resulted in serious goals and opportunities. Once No. 6 advances with the ball, the Argentine tries to get rid of the observer in the middle of the field to have a wider view of his teammates in front.
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In addition to the importance of dismantling the opponent’s defense, Rene is one of the players responsible for the team’s set pieces. Despite not providing an assist yet, the left-back scored a free-kick in a 1-0 win over Ceara, at the Maracanã, in the Brazilian Championship. Before that, he had scored a goal in the match against Corinthians in Sao Paulo, in the first round. At that time, the team was still led by Renato Gaucho.
After the date set by FIFA, Fluminense will return to the field in the classic match against Flamengo, on the 19th of this month, at 9:30 pm, at the Maracana Stadium. They are seventh on 51 points, two behind Bahia, who conclude the group of five of the Brazilian championship – and are guaranteed a direct place in the 2026 Libertadores.
Returning to yesterday’s activities, the team will train normally until Saturday, while it will have a rest day on Sunday.
— In the history of FIFA, everyone would want to save time. Of course there are a few more days to work on, but what we have to do is recover the players from the full sequence from which they came – highlighted Argentine coach Luis Zubeldia.
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