Vasco face crucial match with 4 players one booking from a ban | OneFootball

Vasco faces Internacional this Friday (28th) with a concern that goes beyond the three points. The team takes the field at São Januário with four players at risk, each with two yellow cards. The risk is high, as a warning would rule the player out of the next decisive round.

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The defensive system at risk

The list of players at risk keeps Fernando Diniz awake at night. Of the four names, three are key starters in the defensive system: defender Carlos Cuesta, left-back Lucas Piton, and midfielder Barros. The fourth player is midfielder Paulinho, who remains out due to technical choice/injury.

Losing any of these players would be a severe blow for the next match against Mirassol. With only two more games after this Friday, the squad needs to keep a “cool head” to avoid weakening the team at crucial moments.

Piton is the team's assist leader – Photo: Leandro Amorim/Vasco

Confirmed absences

For today's game, Vasco already suffers from disciplinary absences. Tchê Tchê is serving a suspension for a third yellow card, and David is out after being sent off against Bahia.

In addition, Jair and Adson remain in the medical department. The match against Inter is a direct clash against the Z4, and discipline will be as important as technique to ensure survival in Série A.

Cuesta is another player at risk for Vasco – Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

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