With a depleted squad, Vasco speed up recovery of key player | OneFootball

The midfield of Vasco da Gama, the sector most affected by injuries in recent weeks, may gain a significant reinforcement for the classic match against Flamengo. Midfielder Thiago Mendes has already started the transition process with physical preparation. The expectation is that he will be able, at the very least, to be listed for the important match next Sunday (21).

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Athlete is in the final stage of recovery

Thiago Mendes is recovering from an injury to his right calf. The problem kept him out of the team's last three commitments. Now in the transition phase, he will be evaluated daily by the technical committee to see if he will be fit to play.

According to the channel VDG-CAST, there is a real chance that he will return to the list for the confrontation.

The possible return of the midfielder is seen as crucial. Vasco's midfield is decimated by injuries. Jair will not play anymore this year. In addition to him, Tchê Tchê is also in the medical department and Paulinho and Mateus Carvalho do not fit into Diniz's scheme. The presence of an experienced player like Thiago Mendes, therefore, would give the coach a quality and reliable option.

Thiago Mendes may be listed - Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Player seeks affirmation after difficult start at Vasco

For Thiago Mendes, returning in a classic match would be the perfect opportunity to bounce back. Hired two months ago, he has not yet been able to get going. The athlete struggled with physical reconditioning and the recent injury. With only one match as a starter so far, he is finally looking to start a sequence to show his value and help the team.

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