Jefferson Savarino is confirmed in the Fluminense lineup. The Venezuelan striker plays today against Bolívar, in La Paz. The duel takes place at 7pm on Brasília, at Estádio Hernando Siles, for the third round of the Copa Libertadores group stage. Tricolor is looking for its first points away from home in the competition. The home team wants to take advantage of the altitude factor.
Savarino gains place in Fluminense’s attack
Coach Luis Zubeldía included Savarino among the starters. Ele operates in the offensive sector alongside Agustín Canobbio and Kevin Serna. The formation is 4-2-3-1. Fábio remains in goal. The defense has Guga, Ignácio, J. Freytes and Renê. Hércules and F. Bernal form the middle. A. Castillo is the reference in the attack command.
Savarino returns with pace. Ele helps with creation and quick transitions. The player knows games at altitude well. Isso could be decisive for Tricolor.
- Savarino holder in attack
- Canobbio and Serna complete the offensive trio
- Bernal reinforces the midfield
- Zubeldía adjusts team with absences
- Foco in possession of the ball against local pressure
Bolívar maintains 4-3-3 with Lampe in goal
The Bolivian team goes to the field with Carlos Lampe. The defense has L. F. Paz, I. Gariglio, X. Arreaga and J. Sagredo. The middle has R. Matheus, L. Justiniano and C. Melgar. In attack, B. Oyola, D. Romero and J. García. Vladimir Soria commands as interim.
The Bolívar uses altitude above 3,600 meters as a weapon. The team presses from the start. The strategy seeks to explore long balls and speed on the ends.
Desfalques weighs in on the tricolor side
Fluminense travels without Germán Cano. Luciano Acosta and Martinelli are also out due to injury. Matheus Reis and Nonato complete the list of absentees. Zubeldía needed to reorganize the defensive sector and the midfield. Savarino gains space precisely due to these lows.
The Venezuelan has already shown good performance in recent commitments. Ele should fall to the left and look for infiltrations. Tricolor has one point in two rounds. Precisa adds to stay alive in the group.
Paraguayan Árbitro and game conditions
Derlis Lopez referees the match. Ele averages 5.02 cards per game. Assistentes are Paraguayans. VAR is in charge of Carlos Figueredo. The Conmebol reinforces hydration protocols due to the altitude.
The game is broadcast on Paramount+. Torcedores tracks bids in real time. Bolívar and Fluminense have one point each so far. The result could change the fight for places.
Ficha technical confrontation in La Paz
- Local: Estádio Hernando Siles, La Paz
- Horário: 7pm (Brasília)
- Competição: Copa Libertadores, group stage
- Técnico from Bolívar: Vladimir Soria
- Técnico from Fluminense: Luis Zubeldía
- Árbitro: Derlis Lopez (Paraguai)
- Destaque: Savarino confirmed as holder