With fresh faces, check out Vasco’s likely line-up against Fortaleza | OneFootball

On Tuesday, Vasco wrapped up preparations to face Fortaleza in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place this Wednesday (15) at 9:30 p.m. at Arena Castelão, and coach Fernando Diniz promises important changes to the starting lineup.

The main novelty is in attack: Andrés Gómez trained in Vegetti’s spot and should start the match. The Argentine is going through an inconsistent spell and has been subbed off early in recent games. During the international break, the Colombian earned a place among the starters and did well against Vitória, when he came on in the second half and stood out.

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Another change is the return of center-back Gabriel Mercado Cuesta, recovered from a thigh injury. He reclaims his spot in defense alongside Robert Renan.

In midfield, Philippe Coutinho remains the creative reference, with Barros and Hugo Moura forming the double pivot. Tchê Tchê should return to the bench.

There will also be a change at right-back. Paulo Henrique, who started for the Brazilian national team this Tuesday, is out. The club dropped the logistical plan to take him directly to Fortaleza, and Puma Rodríguez will take the position.

Probable Vasco lineup:

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

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

Vasco is trying to maintain its good form since Diniz’s return and aims to pick up points away from home to move closer to the top half of the table. The clash also marks the coach’s reunion with the opponent from his re-debut at the club: in the 9th round, the Cruzmaltino beat Fortaleza 3–0 at São Januário.

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