Injury Blow for Fluminense
According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Fluminense's top scorer John Kennedy has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and is out for the season. This is a significant blow to the team, as Kennedy has been their main goal-scorer this year, with 15 goals to his name, including one in an amistoso against Nova Iguaçu during the Copa do Mundo break.
Struggling Attack
The Fluminense team has been struggling to score goals, with only four goals in six games without a win. This is a worrying trend for the team, and Zubeldía will need to find a solution to revive the team's attack. The team's second-highest scorer Savarino has only eight goals, which is almost half of Kennedy's tally.
New Reinforcements
The team has brought in new reinforcements, including Hulk, who is expected to get more playing time with the team, starting with the game against Botafogo on Saturday. However, it remains to be seen whether Hulk will be able to fill the void left by Kennedy.
Alternative Options
The team also has other alternative options, including Cano, who has not scored any goals in official games this season. Rodrigo Castillo, the team's most expensive reinforcement, has been used sparingly by Zubeldía, but has shown promise with three goals and one assist in 19 games.
Conclusion
The loss of John Kennedy is a significant blow to Fluminense, and Zubeldía faces a tough task to revive the team's attack. The team will need to rely on their new reinforcements and alternative options to score goals and turn their season around.