Vasco miss midfielders but gain key reinforcements vs Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Vasco has defined the squad for the match against Cruzeiro this Saturday (27), at 6:30 PM, in São Januário, for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. The list includes two absences that concern the fans and two good news for coach Fernando Diniz.

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Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Midfielders Tchê Tchê and Thiago Mendes remain out of the team. Both were expected to return this round, but they are still not in ideal playing condition. The tendency is that they continue with physical transition work and will only be available next week. The absence of the duo keeps the competition fierce in the midfield sector, where Cauan Barros and Hugo Moura have been taking the lead.

While the midfield suffers from absences, the defensive system and attack gain reinforcements. Defender Robert Renan, who was out of the last match, is back and should be included. Another novelty is the return of Rayan, one of the main players of the current squad.

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Photos: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

The mood in the squad is positive after the 3-1 victory over Bahia in São Januário. The result consolidated the team's reaction in the Brazilian Championship and increased confidence to gain momentum in front of the fans.

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