Vasco missing key players but boosted by returns against Bragantino | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama will face an important challenge this Sunday against Red Bull Bragantino at São Januário, and coach Fernando Diniz will need to make changes to the team. The team will have a significant absence in the attack, but on the other hand, it celebrates the return of two key players to the starting lineup.

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The main absence for the match is the young forward Rayan. The player received his third yellow card in the derby against Botafogo, in the Copa do Brasil, and will have to serve an automatic suspension. His absence is felt, as Rayan has been one of the main offensive outlets for the team.

For his spot, Diniz has options like David, Nuno Moreira, or even the newcomer Matheus França.

Reinforcements at Vasco

While there is a problem in the attack, the news is excellent in defense and midfield. The left-back Lucas Piton, a key player in the team, has recovered from a calf injury and is available again, reclaiming his position.

Another crucial return is that of midfielder Thiago Mendes, who served a suspension midweek and returns to strengthen the marking power and ball distribution in the sector.

Coming off a good result in the derby against Botafogo, Vasco now seeks to gain momentum in the Brazilian Championship. A home victory against Bragantino is seen as essential for the team to move away from the lower part of the table and start looking upwards in the competition.

With the returns of Piton and Mendes, Diniz gains more strength and experience to pursue the three points at São Januário.

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