Vasco set for attacking changes as Thiago Mendes returns for Fluminense decider | OneFootball

Vasco will make changes for the Copa do Brasil last 16 decider against Fluminense at the Maracanã on Wednesday, with kick-off at 21:30 Brasília time. Thiago Mendes returns after serving a ban in the first leg.

According to Globo.com, the captain is expected to reclaim the spot that went to Ramon Rique in last Saturday’s starting XI.

Further tweaks are likely in attack, an area that has troubled the side since the arrival of Pedro Emanuel. Training sessions indicated Adson will drop out and Andrés Gómez will start on the right.

There remains uncertainty over the opposite flank. Probable Vasco: Léo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan, Cuiabano, Jair, Tchê Tchê, Thiago Mendes, Andrés Gómez, Brenner, and David or Nuno Moreira.

The first leg finished level, so any draw in the return, regardless of score, will take the tie to penalties.

Source: Globo.com

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