Three out and a first draft: likely Vasco line-up to face Botafogo | OneFootball

Vasco is fully focused on the classic match against Botafogo. The game takes place this Wednesday (5), for the Brasileirão. However, the coach of the team will have to deal with significant absences in the starting lineup.

At least two changes are certain, and a third is very likely. The coaching staff lost two players due to automatic suspension. Additionally, a player left with pain from São Januário and is expected to be rested for the match.

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The confirmed absences and the main doubt

The confirmed absences are Paulo Henrique and Nuno Moreira. Both players received their third yellow card in the defeat against São Paulo. Therefore, they serve an automatic suspension and will not face Botafogo.

The main doubt is in the midfield. Midfielder Cauan Barros left the last game with a lot of pain. According to information from ge, the player might be rested by the coaching staff to prevent a more significant physical problem.

Barros is doubtful due to injury – Photo: Reproduction

The probable starting lineup for Vasco

Given this scenario, a draft lineup is already circulating. The natural substitute for Paulo Henrique on the right side is Puma Rodríguez. In the midfield, the absences of Barros and Nuno Moreira open space for Tchê Tchê and Gomez to play.

Thus, the probable team to take the field should be: Léo Jardim; Puma, Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Piton. The midfield should include Hugo Moura, Tchê Tchê, and Coutinho. The attack will be formed by Gomez, Vegetti, and Rayan.

Vegetti is expected to return to the starting lineup – Photo: Leandro Amorim/Vasco

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