Fluminense Falls to Boavista as Flamengo Sticks With U‑20 in Carioca’s Second Round

Overview

• Boavista beat Fluminense 1–0 in Saquarema with a second‑half header by Gabriel Caran, handing the tricolor its first loss of the state campaign.
• Assistant Maxi Cuberas led Fluminense on the touchline as head coach Luis Zubeldía continues recovery from a coronary angioplasty with a stent.
• Forward John Kennedy exited before halftime with pain in his left foot, creating a short‑term concern for Fluminense’s attack.
• Flamengo remains winless in the Carioca and continued with its under‑20 squad against Volta Redonda as it targets a first victory.
• Left‑back Johnny is out after left‑shoulder surgery and attacker Wallace Yan confirmed a move to Red Bull Bragantino, with Gusttavo and David Viana stepping in as the club eyes partial first‑team reintegration for the Jan. 21 clássico with Vasco to keep the main group fresh for the Brasileirão start and the Feb. 1 Supercopa in Brasília.