Fluminense v Al Hilal: Line-ups, stats and preview

Fluminense v Al Hilal match preview

On the age of 37, prolific striker German Cano is hoping to proceed his scoring kind to assist Fluminense beat Al-Hilal within the 2025 Membership World Cup quarter-finals.

Cano scored the third-minute opener because the Brazilian facet ousted Champions League finalists Inter 2-0 in the last 16, enhancing a document of virtually a aim each two video games for his membership.

“It’s among the many finest,” Cano replied when he was requested the place the aim ranked in his profession, with Brazilian outlet Globo additionally naming Fluminense because the least financially highly effective crew within the final eight and Al-Hilal the richest.

“I can’t select only one, however that one will probably be remembered for every part it means and represents. For us, it’s historic to have the ability to qualify for the Membership World Cup and be within the quarter-finals. I can solely get pleasure from it and assist the crew.”

Cano, who spent 45 days out with a knee harm this yr, says the Saudi Arabian heavyweights “ran quite a bit” of their outstanding 4-3 win over Manchester Metropolis after further time.

“It’s going to be tough. All the things could be very finely balanced. We all know we’re going to play in opposition to nice opponents who’ve very quick, very intense gamers.”

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New Al-Hilal supervisor Simone Inzaghi mentioned his crew had been capable of “climb Mount Everest with out oxygen” by beating Metropolis.

“All of the gamers have been distinctive in every part,” noticed the Italian. “Within the possession part, the non-possession part.

“The important thing was the gamers and the center they placed on the pitch. We needed to do one thing extraordinary as a result of everyone knows Manchester Metropolis.”

Metropolis led from Bernardo Silva’s ninth-minute opener, however Marcos Leonardo and Malcom turned the scoreline round throughout the first eight minutes of the second half earlier than Erling Haaland ensured the tie entered further time.

Objectives from Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly and Leonardo then despatched Al-Hilal by in Orlando, though Phil Foden replied with 16 minutes remaining.

Owned by the Saudi Public Funding Fund, Al-Hilal completed second within the Professional League final season, whereas Fluminense are at the moment sixth in Serie A and 4 factors behind leaders Flamengo.

Fluminense v Al Hilal crew information

Left-back Rene is suspended for Fluminense, with Martinelli an harm doubt and fellow midfielder Otavio out with a ruptured Achilles since March.

Thiago Silva, who will probably be 41 in September, and Ignacio accompanied Juan Freytes as supervisor Renato switched to 3 centre-backs in opposition to Inter.

“It didn’t shock us,” said Freytes. “Renato has accustomed us to adjustments. He modifies gamers quite a bit and tries to offer everybody an opportunity.

“He was a participant and is aware of that belief is essential. I wasn’t stunned as a result of he makes the selections and it’s at all times for a purpose.

“He believed we may win like this and it’s good that we did. We’re relaxed again there. Thiago talks on a regular basis.

“I don’t want to speak about his profession and every part he’s achieved. It’s a pleasure to play with him and all my team-mates. All of them have lots of historical past and expertise.”

Al-Hilal are with out striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, who scored 19 occasions in 23 Professional League video games final season, and winger Salem Aldawsari.

They responded on Wednesday by signing Abderrazak Hamdallah – a striker who’s six targets from changing into the all-time high scorer within the Saudi high flight – on mortgage from Al-Shabab.

Former Morocco worldwide Hamdallah, who has joined the squad within the US, was degree with Karim Benzema on 21 targets within the 2024/25 Professional League, reaching the full in three fewer video games than the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner.

Brazilian pair Leonardo and Malcom suffered from fatigue in opposition to Metropolis however have been assessed and have educated totally since, based on Al-Riyadh, who mentioned Hamdallah’s deal lasts six months.

Fluminense v Al Hilal anticipated line-ups

Fluminense beginning XI: Fabio, Samuel Xavier, Ignacio, Thiago Silva, Juan Freytes, Soteldo; Bernal, Nonato, Hercules, Arias, Cano

Al-Hilal beginning XI: Bounou; Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al-Harbi, Lodi; Neves, Al Dawsari, Kanno, Milinkovic-Savic; Hamdallah, Leonardo

Learn how to watch Fluminense v Al Hilal: TV and on-line streams

Kick-off on Friday is at 20:00 BST, with free stay protection on Channel 5 and the Channel 5 app.

John Obi Mikel, Sami Khedira, Ronaldo, Christian Vieri, Shay Given, Callum Wilson, Andros Townsend, Ade Oladipo, Kelly Somers and Fabrizio Romano are amongst Channel 5’s pundits and presenters.

Their co-commentators are Andros Townsend, Michael Brown, Brad Friedel, Rob Inexperienced, Danny Higginbotham, Don Hutchison, Jonas Olsson and Anita Asante.

A highlights and evaluation present, The Press, will probably be offered by James Alcott and Julien Laurens and analyse every day’s video games on 5’s streaming service.