Vasco boosted by two key returns for Mirassol clash | OneFootball

Vasco wrapped up preparations this Monday to face Mirassol at São Januário, for the penultimate round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place this Tuesday at 7 p.m., in a decisive moment for Fernando Diniz’s team, which is still aiming for a spot in the G-8.

The squad list features two new additions: Tchê Tchê and David are back after serving suspensions in the 5-1 victory over Internacional last Friday. Even so, the tendency is for the coach to keep Thiago Mendes among the starters. The midfielder impressed in the most recent performance and should continue to get minutes to reach his best physical level before the Copa do Brasil semifinals against Fluminense.

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Thiago Mendes in training at Vasco’s training center — Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

With no new medical issues or suspensions, Diniz is expected to repeat the lineup that ended the sequence of five consecutive defeats with a convincing performance in front of the fans at São Januário.

In the medical department, three players remain unavailable: Garré, in the transition phase due to pubalgia, as well as Jair and Adson, who are recovering from surgeries.

The likely starting lineup for the match is: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton; Barros, Thiago Mendes, and Philippe Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, and Rayan.

Currently in 11th place with 45 points, Vasco sees the match against Mirassol as essential to keep alive the hope of reaching the G-8 in the final round.

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