Fluminense visits Bolívar this Thursday, April 30th, at 7pm (Brasília time). The clash takes place at Estádio Hernando Siles, at La Paz, for the third round of Grupo C of CONMEBOL Libertadores. Argentine midfielder Lucho Acosta remains out due to a knee injury and is the main absence for the Rio team.
The two teams have one point each after two rounds. The victory gains even more importance with the absence of Acosta, a creative piece in the Tricolor midfield. Coach Luis Zubeldía needs to reorganize the sector without the player.
Lesão of Lucho Acosta changes planning of Fluminense
Luciano Federico Acosta, 31 years old, suffered a tear in the lateral ligament of his knee. The recovery is expected to last until mid-May. The midfielder arrived at Fluminense in 2025 from Estados Unidos football and established himself as a playmaker.
Sem him, the team loses quality in the actions between the lines and in the last pass. Zubeldía should bet on Savarino and Canobbio to occupy spaces in the attack. The Argentine from Rosário has had direct participation in goals this season.
- Lesão in the lateral knee ligament
- Retorno scheduled for mid-May
- Destaque in creating plays
- Ausência changes tricolor midfield
Altitude of La Paz extends challenge to Fluminense
Estádio Hernando Siles is more than 3,600 meters above sea level. Bolívar exploits the home advantage well and won the last local match by a rout. Fluminense traveled with specific preparation, but the lack of Acosta reduces technical options in the open field.
The temperature should be around 12°C with a chance of light rain. Siles’s pitch requires quick adaptation. Jogadores from Flu should feel the thin air especially in the first 20 minutes.
Prováveis lineups confirm Bolívar strength and Flu adjustments
Bolívar should go with the usual team to put pressure on from the start.
Bolívar likely:Lampe; Vaca, Arreaga, Echeverría, Saavedra; Justiniano, Robson Matheus, Melgar, Oyola; Romero, Cauteruccio.
Fluminense mounts the medium without Acosta and Martinelli. Zubeldía has recent reinforcements like Guilherme Arana.
Fluminense likely:Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Freytes, Arana; Bernal, Hércules; Savarino, Serna, Canobbio; Castillo.
The duel in midfield becomes more physical. Bolívar uses Justiniano in contention. Flu bets on the speed of Canobbio and the experience of Savarino.
Últimos five games show Bolívar a goalscorer and Flu irregular
Bolívar comes from a significant victory in the Bolivian national championship.
- 04/26: Bolívar 6 x 0 Real Tomayapo (victory)
- 04/22: Bolívar 1 x 2 Independiente (defeat)
- 04/15: Bolívar 1 x 1 Deportivo La Guaira (draw)
- 11/04: Bolívar 2 x 0 ABB (victory)
- 04/07: Bolívar 0 x 1 Independiente Rivadavia (defeat)
Fluminense switches results on Brasileirão.
- 04/27: Fluminense 2 x 1 Chapecoense (victory)
- 04/24: Operário 0 x 0 Fluminense (draw)
- 04/19: Santos 2 x 3 Fluminense (victory)
- 04/16: Fluminense 0 x 0 Operário (draw)
- 12/04: Fluminense 2 x 1 (victory)
Sem Acosta, Fluminense has less finishing and creation power. The history between Bolivians and Brazilians in La Paz favors the home team.
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Classificação’s Grupo C presses both sides
Independiente leads with six points. Bolívar and Fluminense are down to one point. The absence of Acosta makes Flu’s mission more difficult in search of their first victory.
Bolívar needs the three points to establish itself as a candidate for classification. Fluminense seeks to score away to stay alive in the group.
Paraguayan Arbitragem with Derlis López
Derlis López, from Paraguai, officiates the game. Assistentes Paraguayans complete the trio. VAR belongs to CONMEBOL. Expectativa of physical dispute and possible use of cards.
Histórico and impact of the absence of Lucho Acosta
Este is the first official meeting between the clubs. Acosta, 1.60m tall, overcame physical limitations to shine as a creative midfielder. Sua lack makes Fluminense more dependent on individual plays.
The result of this round defines the direction of Grupo C. Flu tries to compensate for the decline with intensity, but Bolívar is the favorite at home.