Fluminense tries to maintain its style and confidence against the ‘best in the world’ – 12/22/2023 – Sports

2023-12-22 16:54:00

It is with respect and even reverence that the Fluminense players are treating Manchester City, their opponent in the Club World Cup final.

But they do not intend to place themselves in an inferior position on the field during the decisive match on Friday (22) at the King Abdullah Sports City, in Jidah, Saudi Arabia. Although the players and coach Fernando Diniz constantly refer to the opponent as the “best team in the world”, the idea is not to repeat the usual strategy of the teams that face the European representative in the final of the tournament. After all, it was not with defensive methods that the tricolor club came to the game. “We are going to do what we do best. We are not going to move away from our characteristics. We have prepared a lot. We are going to try to do our best with humility, intelligence and courage to do what we normally do. Our style of play will remain,” Diniz stated.

This style is based on possession of the ball, with the constant approach of the players. In the 2-0 victory over Egyptian Al Ahly in the semi-finals, Fluminense had 55% possession, compared to the opponent’s 33%; The ball was in dispute for the rest of the match, with opportunities for both sides.

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