According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Fluminense coach Marcão is counting on the experience of veteran players, particularly Thiago Silva, to reverse the team's fortunes in the Libertadores quarterfinals against Platense. The Brazilian side holds a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, but Marcão is aware that a loss by two goals could still see the match go to penalties.
Marcão has praised Thiago Silva's ability to read the game, saying: "He succeeds in seeing the game all inside of field. It is of a richness this, then I have that to take advantage of." The coach has also highlighted the importance of listening to his players, saying: "Eu tenho que escutar esses caras. É obrigação minha parar e escutar esses caras, porque eu sei que eles estão ali pensando a mesma coisa que eu: fazer um Fluminense vitorioso."
The match against Platense will take place on Tuesday at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López in Buenos Aires, with Fluminense looking to secure a spot in the semifinals.