Vasco boosted by key player return to face Grêmio | OneFootball

Vasco will have a significant reinforcement for the match against Grêmio this Wednesday, in the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. Right-back Puma Rodríguez has been released by the Uruguayan national team and will return to Rio de Janeiro in the early hours of Tuesday, making himself available to Fernando Diniz.

The information was initially published by journalist Joel Silva and confirmed by ge. Puma would not be called up by Marcelo Bielsa for Uruguay's friendly against the United States. Because of this, he spoke with the coaching staff and requested an early release, aiming to be available for Vasco at this crucial moment of the season.

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Puma Rodríguez, from Vasco, in action for Uruguay — Photo: Juan Razquin | AUF

With Paulo Henrique called up by the Brazilian National Team, Puma Rodríguez becomes the only natural right-back available to the Vasco squad for the match in Porto Alegre.

Vasco and Grêmio will face each other this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena do Grêmio. Fernando Diniz’s team currently occupies 11th place with 42 points and is looking to earn points to move closer to the top of the table.

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