Marcão has been making significant improvements at Fluminense since taking over from Zubeldía. The team's offense has seen a notable boost, with an average of 1.89 goals per game, compared to Zubeldía's 1.23 goals per game. This improvement is largely due to the emergence of new key players, such as Hulk and Serna, who have contributed to over half of the team's goals since the Copa.
The team's defense, however, still has room for improvement. Under Marcão, Fluminense has conceded 8 goals in the box area out of 13 goals conceded, representing 61.54% of the total goals conceded. This is a slight increase from Zubeldía's 53.85%. The team's average goals conceded per game has also increased to 1.44, up from 1 goal per game under Zubeldía.
Despite the challenges in defense, Marcão has been praised for his ability to adapt and make adjustments. The team's possession of the ball has remained relatively stable, with 54% possession under Marcão and 57% under Zubeldía.
Fluminense will have a break during the Data Fifa period before returning to action on September 8 against Coritiba in the Brasileirão.