Unexpected visitor stirs up Vasco camp, catches Coutinho off guard | OneFootball

Vasco landed early Tuesday evening in Porto Alegre, where they will face Grêmio this Wednesday (19th) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. The reception had few fans, but some players drew more attention: Coutinho, Diniz, and Rayan were the most sought after for photos and autographs.

The most special reception was for the family of little Joaquim. Living in Porto Alegre for two years, the carioca parents Thales and Ana Clara took the opportunity to take photos with much of the delegation and fill the baby's shirt with autographs.

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Ana Clara and Thales, Vasco fans, and little Joaquim — Photo: Bruno Murito

Among those listed, the full-back Puma Rodríguez was one of the most observed figures. The Uruguayan arrived in Rio early Tuesday, trained at CT Moacyr Barbosa, and traveled with the team. Asked if he is 100% physically, he replied with good humor: “Yes”, followed by a smile.

Coutinho also stopped to attend to about ten fans at the hotel door, among Vasco supporters and residents of the central region of the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. As soon as he entered, he received a special visit: Lucas Leiva, former Liverpool and Brazilian national team teammate, came to the location to reunite with his friend.

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Lucas Leiva, former midfielder for Liverpool and the Brazilian national team, visiting Coutinho in Porto Alegre — Photo: Bruno Murito

Probable lineup for Vasco

Léo Jardim; Puma Rodríguez, Hugo Moura, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton; Barros, Thiago Mendes (Tchê Tchê), and Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Rayan, and Vegetti.

Listed for the game

Goalkeepers: Léo Jardim, Fuzato, and PabloFull-backs: Leandrinho, Lucas Piton, Puma Rodríguez, and Victor LuisDefenders: Lucas Freitas, Lucas Oliveira, and Robert RenanMidfielders: Barros, Hugo Moura, Matheus Carvalho, Paulinho, Tchê Tchê, and Thiago MendesMidfielders: Coutinho and Matheus FrançaForwards: David, Diego Minete, GB, Rayan, Vegetti, and Nuno Moreira

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