Vasco line up Cuiabano return, full-back set for Brasileirão | OneFootball

Vasco is targeting left-back Cuiabano’s return for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship. The player has shown major improvement in the treatment of swelling in his left thigh and has a strong chance of being included in the squad for the match against Athletico Paranaense. The important direct clash takes place this Sunday (10) at 8:30 p.m. at São Januário Stadium.

The player has been taking part normally in intense activities with the rest of the squad since last week’s training sessions in Rio de Janeiro. The coaching staff led by Renato Gaúcho considered using him in the recent derby against Flamengo in the Brasileirão, but cautiously chose to preserve him. The goal was to ensure the professional’s full physical recovery before his long-awaited official return to the pitch.

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Injury keeps Vasco full-back out of decisive matches this season

Due to a strict transition and strengthening schedule, the defender was not part of the squad that traveled to Chile to face Audax Italiano in the Copa Sudamericana. Vasco’s medical department strategy is aimed at avoiding at all costs any worsening of the muscle injury suffered during the match against Corinthians on the 26th of the previous month at Neo Química Arena.

On that specific occasion, the full-back felt significant discomfort during the first half and had to be substituted at halftime. Imaging tests confirmed the swelling in his left leg, and the diagnosis ruled the player out of important matches against Olimpia of Paraguay and in the Rio derby, leaving the coach without him in the defensive system.

Loan from England has a set fee for a permanent transfer

The player’s promising path at the Rio club began at the start of this year through a loan deal from Nottingham Forest of England. The current sporting agreement between the two clubs is valid until the end of the 2026 season. The current board has a purchase option set at 10 million euros, equivalent to R$ 58 million at the current exchange rate.

Developed in the youth ranks of Grêmio, the young defender also had spells with Botafogo in previous years and was a constant target for Cruzeiro in the last transfer window. The player has made 11 appearances for Vasco, with one goal scored and four assists provided. His likely return gives Vasco an excellent tactical option as the club looks to begin its urgent recovery in the standings.

Player is close to returning to the team – Photo: Matheus Lima / Vasco da Gama

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