Inter announce squad to face Vasco, key players return | OneFootball

Internacional is ready for the decisive clash against Vasco this Friday at 7:30 PM at São Januário, for the 36th round of the Brasileirão. On Thursday morning, Ramón Díaz led the last training session before the trip to Rio de Janeiro and will have three players returning for the match.

Luis Otávio, Bruno Tabata, and Carbonero are available again after serving suspensions in the 1-1 draw with Santos. The trio expands the coach's options, who still faces uncertainties in three areas of the team.

In the defensive system, Ramón Díaz is still evaluating where to use Bruno Gomes. If he remains in the midfield, Aguirre is expected to continue as the starting right-back. In the attack, the uncertainty involves Rafael Borré, who is going through a rough patch and was even booed at Beira-Rio. Despite the coaching staff's support, the Colombian is competing for a spot with Carbonero and Ricardo Mathias to play alongside Vitinho.

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Bruno Gomes is one of Inter's hopes to overcome Vasco — Photo: Ricardo Duarte/Disclosure, Internacional

Rochet, still recovering full physical condition after hand and left foot injuries, will remain in goal due to the absence of the other goalkeepers in the squad. Ivan, Anthoni, and Kauan Jesus are still out due to injury.

Inter will also have a last-minute absence: midfielder Gustavo Prado suffered a sprained right ankle and is out of the match.

The probable lineup is: Rochet; Bruno Gomes (Aguirre), Mercado, Vitão, and Bernabei; Luis Otávio (Bruno Gomes), Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, and Alan Patrick; Vitinho and Carbonero (Borré or Ricardo Mathias).

The team from Rio Grande do Sul is in 15th place with 41 points, one less than Vasco, which is in 13th.

Check out the squad list:

Goalkeepers: Diego Esser, RochetFull-backs: Alan Benítez, Alisson, Bernabei, Braian Aguirre, Bruno GomesDefenders: Gabriel Mercado, Juninho, Victor Gabriel, VitãoMidfielders: Alan Rodríguez, Bruno Henrique, Luis Otávio, Richard, Thiago MaiaMidfielders: Alan Patrick, Bruno Tabata, Oscar RomeroForwards: Borré, Carbonero, Ricardo Mathias, Vitinho

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