With changes, Vasco line up to face Fortaleza | OneFootball

Vasco wrapped up preparations last Tuesday for the match against Fortaleza, valid for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The game takes place today (Wednesday) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, and is an opportunity for the Cruz-Maltino to get closer to the top of the table.

The big news for the team is the return of defender Gabriel Mercado Cuesta, who has recovered from a thigh injury. With this, Fernando Diniz once again has one of his trusted players in the defensive system.

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Andrés Gómez in action for Vasco — Photo: Jorge Rodrigues/AGIF

Vasco’s lineup:

Léo Jardim; Puma Rodríguez, Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton; Hugo Moura, Barros, Philippe Coutinho, Nuno Moreira, Rayan, and Andrés Gómez.

The match has special meaning for Fernando Diniz. The coach faces Fortaleza again, the opponent from his debut in this stint at the club. On that occasion, in the 9th round, Vasco won 3-0 at São Januário.

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Photo: Reproduction/Vasco.

Enjoying a good moment, the Cruz-Maltino is looking to score away from home to maintain their positive streak and stay strong in the fight for better positions in the Brasileirão.

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