Vasco: Diniz picks Rayan’s replacement for the Flamengo clash | OneFootball

Fernando Diniz has already decided on Rayan's replacement for Vasco's classic match against Flamengo. The young GB trained among the starters and is expected to start the match this Wednesday (21), at 9:30 PM, at Maracanã, for the third round of the Campeonato Carioca.

The information was released by journalist Venê Casagrande, in a social media post. According to the reporter, GB was tested as a starter in the attack during the last training session of the Vasco squad before the classic.

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GB in action for Vasco — Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

Vasco concluded preparations for the match this Tuesday. After resting the starters in the last round against Nova Iguaçu, Fernando Diniz is expected to field full strength against the rival, treating the classic as part of the preparation for the Brazilian Championship. Vasco's debut in the national competition will be next Thursday, away, against Mirassol.

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The main absence for the team is Rayan. The forward is out of the match amid negotiations with Bournemouth and also due to interest from Newcastle. The club is monitoring the progress of the talks and awaiting new offers. The player did not train with the group in the last two days.

Rayan celebrates Vasco's goal against Maricá — Photo: André Durão / ge

The probable lineup for Vasco is: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton (Puma); Barros, Thiago Mendes, and Coutinho; Andrés Gómez, Nuno Moreira, and David, with GB appearing as an option for the attack.

Vasco has four points in two rounds and occupies the second position in Group A of the Campeonato Carioca. Meanwhile, Flamengo is at the bottom of Group B, with one draw and two losses.

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