One goal and one assist is the contribution that Jhon Arias has made to his team Fluminense, in the two most recent matches the Colombian has played.
The goal was crucial for earning three vital points in light of their aspirations to escape the relegation zone. Additionally, Arias’ contributions in defense, recoveries, and completed passes have led his coach, Mano Menezes, to shower him with praise.
In the press conference following the victory against Palmeiras, the strategist stated: “Regarding Arias, I don’t think there’s a need to talk. He is a great player.”
Afterward, the coach expressed the calmness he feels having Jhon on his team, emphasizing that “the path is starting to appear.” It is worth mentioning that Menezes arrived at the club with the main objective of maintaining the top tier in Brazilian football and defending the Copa Libertadores title.
Jhon Arias with Fluminense vs River Plate
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MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP
The strategist and the rest of the coaching staff believe that Arias “performs better on the right,” however, he makes it clear that, “starting from this game, with Marquinhos on the right and him on the left, we could leave him for the second half, just like what we did against Criciúma.”
He emphasized: “When you have Arias on the right, you have a well-established idea for the team with Ganso, Samuel Xavier. The team plays well, is calm, trusts each other, and the game flows naturally. And we have a deeper game on the right more frequently, with Arias there.
The Flu team rests following the victory and now prepares for their next match against Bragantino next Sunday, July 28 at 9:00 p.m. (Colombia time)