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Mano Menezes also commented on his strategic decisions during the game, particularly around player substitutions. He had opted for a formation that allowed Fluminense to maintain pressure in the midfield against opponents who varied their defensive tactics. This flexibility was necessary in adapting to the opposing team’s line-up, and he felt that the switch to a 4-3-3 formation with open wingers had paid off, bolstering their attacking efforts.