Fernando Diniz pokes fun at the Fluminense squad and gives a surprising response when he praises Manoel

Fluminense coach, Fernando Diniz nudged the squad regarding the physical and behavioral aspect. Asked about defender Manoel, scorer of the goal victory over Colo-Colothe commander surprised by praising one of his pillars.

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– This is a prize for Fluminense and Manoel. He is one of the great examples of a professional I have worked with in my life. In addition to being an excellent player, he is a person of the highest caliber. He is a guy who honors his profession, who trains as he ages, with his knee hurting. He knew how to train and prepare to return. He spent practically a year without playing football, he had undergone knee surgery last year and came back in even better condition than the other players.

The coach also commented on the signing of defender Thiago Silva and was full of praise for the Chelsea defender. Furthermore, Diniz made a point of highlighting that the veteran is an example of a professional for other athletes.

– Thiago is a gift for Fluminense and for Brazilian football as well. One of the greatest international football players of the last 15, 20 years. The last World Cup he played was perhaps his best World Cup. One of the best players in Brazil, one of the best players in the World Cup. And it’s another great example.

With the victory over Colo-Colo, Fluminense remains at the top of Group A of the Libertadores and can qualify for the round of 16 in the next round. However, Tricolor faces São Paulo, in the Brasileirão, before returning to play in the main competition on the continent.