Vasco continue preparations for clash with Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Vasco continues to prepare for the last round of the Brasileirão. This Thursday, the team trained at CT Moacyr Barboza focusing on the match against Atlético-MG, valid for the 38th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

The team from Rio is going through a bad phase: in the last seven matches, they have suffered six defeats. The most recent game for the Gigante da Colina was last Tuesday, when they lost to Mirassol 2-0 at São Januário.

Despite going through a negative moment, Vasco is no longer at risk of relegation to Série B. Currently, Fernando Diniz's team is in 12th place, with 45 points.

Thus, the match against Atlético-MG will not have great significance for Vasco, who can no longer reach the possible G8. Now, the team led by Fernando Diniz is putting all its chips on the Copa do Brasil title, aiming to secure a spot in the next edition of the Libertadores.

Vasco's Absences

Vasco will have three confirmed absences to face Atlético-MG. In addition to the injured Jair (knee) and Adson (tibia), defender Carlos Cuesta received his third yellow card against Mirassol and is out of the match.

Argentine midfielder Benjamin Garré is doubtful. With few minutes in recent months, the player is recovering from pubalgia and is in the physical transition phase. Due to pubic problems, he has not played since September 24, when Vasco beat Bahia 3-1 in the 16th round of the Brasileirão.

In addition to the confirmed absences, there is a possibility that coach Fernando Diniz will rest important players. After the match with Atlético-MG, the Gigante da Colina will begin preparations for the Copa do Brasil semifinal against Fluminense. The first leg, at São Januário, will be next Thursday at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), while the second leg is scheduled for Sunday (14th) at 8:30 p.m. at Maracanã.

Vasco's Next Match

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