Vasco face key absences and welcome important returns for their next match | OneFootball

The break in the calendar for the FIFA Date will be a period of intense work at Vasco da Gama. The club will take advantage of the days without matches to focus on the recovery of two important players who are currently in the medical department: center-back Carlos Cuesta and midfielder Thiago Mendes. The coaching staff expects both to be available for the team’s next fixture.

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Duo recovering from muscle injuries

Both Cuesta and Mendes have been sidelined due to muscle injuries. The Colombian defender, who impressed in his first matches, is recovering from an adductor issue. Meanwhile, the experienced midfielder is working to regain full fitness after a calf injury that hampered his start at the club.

The return of both players is considered crucial. Fernando Diniz is very optimistic about Cuesta’s return, which would finally allow him to consolidate the center-back partnership with Robert Renan. Meanwhile, the presence of Thiago Mendes would provide another quality and experienced option for a midfield that has suffered many recent absences.

The club hopes to count on Thiago Mendes – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Vasco will have other important absences

Despite the good news from the medical department, Vasco already knows it will face problems for the next match. Full-backs Paulo Henrique and Puma Rodríguez, called up for their respective national teams, will definitely be unavailable. The next challenge for the Cruz-Maltino will be on October 15, against Fortaleza, at Arena Castelão, in a match valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.

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