Rayan a doubt? Check Vasco’s likely line-up v Bragantino | OneFootball

Forward Rayan has become a doubt for Vasco for the match against Red Bull Bragantino, this Sunday at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium. The player felt pain in his leg during the first half of the derby against Fluminense and was rested from part of the training sessions throughout the week.

A major standout for the team in recent rounds, Rayan remained on the field for much of the match against their rival, even with the physical discomfort. He was involved in the play that led to Vasco’s second goal and, during the celebration, even received medical attention on the bench.

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Rayan shoots to score Vasco’s first goal against Fluminense — Photo: André Durão / ge

The Vasco coaching staff chose to reduce the striker’s training load to avoid aggravating the problem. Rayan’s inclusion in the squad has not yet been ruled out, and the final decision will be made after the last training session before the match.

If the youngster is unable to play, Vegetti is expected to replace him as the team’s striker. The Argentine trained with the starters during the week.

In midfield, Fernando Diniz once again has midfielder Hugo Moura available, who served a suspension after being sent off in the match against Fortaleza. He is competing for a spot with Tchê Tchê to form the midfield alongside Barros, who has established himself as a starter and maintains a good unbeaten run since breaking into the team.

Vasco’s probable lineup: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton; Barros, Hugo Moura (Tchê Tchê), and Philippe Coutinho; Andrés Gómez, Rayan (Vegetti), and Nuno Moreira.

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Hugo Moura in action for Vasco in the Brasileirão — Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

Cruz-Maltino occupies eighth place in the Brazilian Championship, with 39 points from 29 games, and is seeking a win to get closer to the top group of the table. Bragantino, a direct rival, has 36 points and the same number of matches.

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