Fluminense FC has not won in their last eight games, a drought that Marcão will aim to end as he takes charge of the team for the first time on Saturday against Palmeiras. The team's mission is to end this drought, save their spot in the Libertadores, and recover the players. Marcão will have to recover the confidence of some players who are in a bad phase, such as Arana, Hulk, Lucho Acosta, and Savarino.
The Fluminense FC board plans to maintain Marcão as the coach, but this can be changed based on the results of the next games. Marcão's task is not only to win games but also to find ways to integrate the base team into the main team. Few players from the base have been promoted to the main team in the last year, with Riquelme and Wesley Natã being the only exceptions. The team's performance against Palmeiras on Saturday will be a crucial test for Marcão's abilities.