Botafogo v Vasco: Will PH make the Copa do Brasil final? Find out here! | OneFootball

The preparation of Vasco for the decisive classic against Botafogo received the best possible news. Right-back Paulo Henrique has recovered from his thigh injury. He trained normally with the rest of the group and his presence in the return match of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil is taken for granted.

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Athlete returns after period in the medical department

The information, released by the BTB Sports channel, confirms the return of one of the pillars of Fernando Diniz's team. Paulo Henrique had been suffering from edema in his right thigh. The problem, indeed, took him out of the first leg's halftime and the match against Sport.

Now, fully recovered, he returns to be a fundamental option for the coach.

The channel's analysis goes further. The presence of Paulo Henrique among the starters is pegged as a "100% chance". His return is considered crucial for the team's defensive and offensive strength in the most important confrontation of the season so far.

PH is a fundamental piece in the Vasco team - Photo: André Durão / ge

Doubt in Vasco's midfield persists

With the return of the fullback, the only doubt that remains in Fernando Diniz's lineup is in the midfield. The technical commission is still waiting for the recovery of Tchê Tchê. If he is not fit, the fight for a spot remains open. The return of Paulo Henrique, however, already brings a huge relief and increases confidence in the pursuit of the semifinal spot.

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