On loan from Vasco, player misses out for Juventude in Saturday’s clash | OneFootball

Juventude arrived in Rio de Janeiro after their victory over Sport in Recife and will have little time to prepare to face Vasco this Saturday (8th) at 6pm at São Januário, for the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

Coach Thiago Carpini is expected to stick with the three center-backs formation (3-5-2), but will be forced to make changes in midfield. Defensive midfielder Juan Sforza, who belongs to Vasco and is on loan to the club from Rio Grande do Sul, will not be able to play due to contractual reasons.

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Mandaca, Juventude midfielder — Photo: Fernando Alves/E.C.Juventude

On the other hand, the coach will once again have Mandaca available, who has recovered from injury. The player traveled with the squad and is expected to reclaim the spot from Daniel Peixoto.

In the creative sector, Nenê may be rested after starting the last two matches, and Lucas Fernandes emerges as an option to fulfill a similar role.

In attack, Gilberto remains out due to muscle discomfort, and Gabriel Taliari is expected to be kept alongside Rafael Bilu.

The likely Juventude lineup to face Vasco is: Jandrei; Luan Freitas, Rodrigo Sam and Wilker Ángel; Igor Formiga, Caíque, Mandaca (Daniel Peixoto), Lucas Fernandes and Marcelo Hermes; Rafael Bilu and Gabriel Taliari.

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Sforza in action for Vasco (Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF)

Juventude is currently in 18th place with 29 points and is looking to secure their third away win in the championship. Vasco, on the other hand, is ninth with 42 points and hopes to get back to winning ways in front of their fans at São Januário.

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