Chapecoense prepares for Fluminense clash: key return and suspension confirmed
Chapecoense faces Fluminense this Saturday. Striker Marcinho returns from suspension, but defender Kauan Faria is ruled out.
After a 1-0 defeat against Botafogo last weekend, Chapecoense is shifting focus to their next challenge in the Brazilian Championship. The team will face Fluminense this Saturday at the Arena Condá, as part of the 32nd round of Série A.
For the squad managed by Rafael Lacerda, the upcoming match brings mixed news regarding availability. Striker Marcinho is set to return to the lineup after serving a suspension. However, the defense will be weakened by the absence of Kauan Faria, who is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
The club remains at the bottom of the league standings with 18 points, trailing 19th-placed Remo by eight points. Their recent form has been difficult, with four losses and one draw in their last five outings. Their last victory took place in September against Corinthians.
Notably, the previous match saw the return of midfielder Max Alves, who had been sidelined since August following a lung injury sustained against Coritiba.