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Fluminense: A Tale of Two Eras
Fluminense's predicament is particularly alarming. Once again, they find themselves at the bottom of the Campeonato Brasileiro, echoing their struggles during the dismal 2009 season, when they narrowly avoided relegation. The team has only accumulated eight points after 16 matches, a striking contrast to their eleven points at the same stage in 2009. Historical perspective shows that the team only managed to secure survival thanks to an exceptional turnaround under coach Cuca and key contributions from star player Fred. The odds do not seem in their favor this time.