Vasco lose two key players to suspension for clash with Botafogo | OneFootball

The defeat of Vasco to São Paulo by 2-0 this Sunday brought a very negative consequence for the planning of the next round. The Cruz-Maltino lost two starting players who received their third yellow card and are suspended from the classic against Botafogo next Wednesday (5).

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Starting duo is out of Vasco's next game

The absentees are right-back Paulo Henrique and forward Nuno Moreira. Both players received yellow cards in the match at São Januário and will have to serve an automatic suspension.

The absence of the duo represents a significant “headache” for coach Fernando Diniz, who loses two of his trusted men for a direct and highly rivaled confrontation.

Portuguese midfielder also suspended – Photo: Matheus Lima

Who should be the substitutes?

For Paulo Henrique's spot at right-back, the tendency is for Puma Rodríguez to return to the team after being overlooked in recent games. In the attack, Andrés Gómez, David, and Matheus França are competing for the spot left by Nuno Moreira.

The classic against Botafogo will be at Nilton Santos, at 7:30 PM, and is crucial for Vasco's standings ambitions.

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