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 type 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 file of just about a purpose each two video games for his membership.

“It’s among the many greatest,” Cano replied when he was requested the place the purpose 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 can be remembered for all the things 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 damage this yr, says the Saudi Arabian heavyweights “ran lots” of their outstanding 4-3 win over Manchester Metropolis after additional time.

“It’s going to be troublesome. The whole lot may be very finely balanced. We all know we’re going to play towards nice opponents who’ve very quick, very intense gamers.”

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New Al-Hilal supervisor Simone Inzaghi stated his crew had been in a position to “climb Mount Everest with out oxygen” by beating Metropolis.

“All of the gamers had been distinctive in all the things,” noticed the Italian. “Within the possession part, the non-possession part.

“The important thing was the gamers and the guts 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 inside the first eight minutes of the second half earlier than Erling Haaland ensured the tie entered additional time.

Targets from Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly and Leonardo then despatched Al-Hilal via 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 present 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 damage doubt and fellow midfielder Otavio out with a ruptured Achilles since March.

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

“It didn’t shock us,” said Freytes. “Renato has accustomed us to modifications. He alters gamers lots and tries to present everybody an opportunity.

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

“He believed that 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 all the things 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 objectives 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 objectives within the 2024/25 Professional League, reaching the entire in three fewer video games than the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner.

Brazilian pair Leonardo and Malcom suffered from fatigue towards Metropolis however had been assessed and have educated totally since, in response to Al-Riyadh, who stated 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

The right way to watch Fluminense v Al Hilal: TV and on-line streams

Kick-off on Friday is at 20:00 BST, with free dwell 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 among the many pundits and presenters.

The 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, can be offered by James Alcott and Julien Laurens and analyse every day’s video games on 5’s streaming service.