Vasco boost as Cuesta trains and Colidio likely to start against Santos | OneFootball

Vasco face a direct relegation battle with Santos on Sunday at São Januário, with Pedro Emanuel having wrapped up preparations and set to welcome key reinforcements. According to Globo.com, Carlos Cuesta has trained and Facundo Colidio is likely to make his first start.

Colidio was officially unveiled on Friday and could lead the line. Brenner faces a lengthy spell out with a foot injury, while David and Spinelli struggled against Olimpia in the Copa Sul-Americana on Thursday.

Cuesta was rested for that match due to pain in his right thigh. Scans showed no injury, he trained in recent sessions and is expected to return to the XI.

Andrés Gómez remains a doubt after missing Vasco’s last two games with foot pain. Imaging also showed no injury, and if he is not fit Adson is likely to fill the role in attack.

Cuiabano is suspended after receiving a third yellow card, so Lucas Piton will start at left-back.

Probable XI: Léo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton, Thiago Mendes, Jair, Tchê Tchê, Andrés Gómez or Adson, Nuno Moreira and Colidio.

Both Vasco and Santos have 22 points and are in the relegation zone before kick-off, with Santos 17th on goal difference. Kick-off is at 16:00 Brasília time on Sunday.

Source: Globo.com

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