Vasco likely line-up for Fluminense derby, Bruno Duarte available | OneFootball

Vasco completed preparations on Friday for the Fluminense derby in the 26th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, kicking off at 18:30 Brasília time on Saturday at the Maracanã.

According to Globo.com, after resting several starters in the Copa do Brasil, Pedro Emanuel will turn to his strongest available side for the clássico.

Paulo Henrique, Tchê Tchê and Colidio started on the bench on Wednesday and appeared after the interval to manage minutes. The trio should return to the starting XI. The coach is likely to keep the core that has improved in recent weeks.

Centre-forward Bruno Duarte is newly included in the squad after a full week of training. Cuiabano, recovering from a left thigh oedema, is expected to remain sidelined.

The likely Vasco XI is Léo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton, Sosa, Tchê Tchê, Thiago Mendes, Andrés Gómez, Adson (David) and Colidio.

Vasco arrive buoyed by Copa do Brasil progression and last round’s league win over Cruzeiro. They are 17th with 25 points and need a victory in the relegation fight, while Fluminense are 4th with 42.

Source: Globo.com

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