Overview
- The club announced the planned intervention on its X account without disclosing the underlying diagnosis.
- Fluminense said the procedure is not urgent, characterizing it as a scheduled intervention.
- The post-operative plan states that a need for additional treatment would mean seven days of rest, while clearance would allow a return to training on Monday, Jan. 12.
- The uncertainty affects whether he can be on the touchline for the opener against Madureira on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
- Zubeldía began preseason work on Jan. 2 and had the full squad available by Jan. 8 after a 2025 run of 11 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses that secured Copa Libertadores qualification and a Copa do Brasil semifinal.