How Pedro Emanuel manages fatigue to keep Vasco alive in three competitions | OneFootball

According to Globo.com, Vasco will have a full-strength squad to face Fluminense on Saturday, seeking to sustain their upturn in the Brasileiro. Pedro Emanuel has rotated across three competitions, with progress in the Copa do Brasil and the Sudamericana.

Since taking charge at São Januário, the Portuguese coach has not repeated a starting XI, although a clear spine has been retained in most matches.

In Wednesday’s Copa do Brasil quarter-final second leg at Barradão, Paulo Henrique, Tchê Tchê and Colidio were held back and only appeared after the interval as progression was sealed. The trio should return to the line-up for the derby.

Selection calls are made after frequent consultations with club physiologists on individual load measurements, alongside one-to-ones and travel logistics outside Rio. He has repeatedly praised the group’s physical effort and commitment despite the schedule.

The approach aligns with a club stance to prioritise the Brasileiro, given the current fight to stay clear of the relegation zone and the run of fixtures. After the derby, there are only three days before the Sudamericana quarter-final first leg against Santa Fe in Bogotá. As against Vitória, starters will be preserved again.

Injury returns could further deepen the rotation. Cuiabano is in transition with the fitness staff after a left thigh oedema, Jair is progressing from a right adductor problem and has begun field work. Brenner continues treatment on a left foot ligament injury without complications.

Against Fluminense, Bruno Duarte bolsters the squad and should make his debut after a full week of training. For the rest of the season, midfielder Alan Lescano has arrived to undergo tests before signing his Vasco deal.

Source: Globo.com

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