At the press conference before the Libertadores final, Fernando Diniz remains mysterious and does not reveal Fluminense’s lineup to face Boca Juniors, this Saturday, 4
On the eve of the decision of the Libertadores, Fernando Diniz and Nino were the representatives of Fluminense at the press conference, Maracanã. Asked about Tricolor’s lineup for this Saturday’s game, the 4th, the coach remained mysterious and did not answer who would start playing. The big question is in choosing John Kennedy or Martinelli.
“Unlike Almirón (Boca Juniors coach), they will have to imagine. There are these possibilities, perhaps others. If the doubt is there, I will leave it as it is. With John Kennedy, you gain more depth, and with a guy in the middle, in theory, you gain more resources in midfield. The basis of my strategy is to field the best team for each game and that’s what I’m going to do tomorrow.”said Fernando Diniz.
The coach used some Fluminense references throughout the campaign, which changed lineups on several occasions, by choice or necessity. “Against Olimpia, the team had fewer people in midfield and knew how to help each other without losing consistency. Today is another moment, and I will try to bring my best to play. I’ve known the team for a while now,” he stated.
An important point that has been discussed before the final is the mental issue of Fluminense players, who bear the responsibility of winning the club’s first Libertadores. On the other hand, Tricolor faces Boca Juniors, the second biggest winner of the competition and is known for being a psychologically strong team.
“Teams that have been trained for longer tend to have a more mental part in decisive moments. Harmony is what is part of the mental field and prevails”, replied Diniz about the importance of the mental game in the Libertadores final.
Source: sportbuzz
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