Adson gets his chance as Vasco rotate in Copa Sul-Americana | OneFootball

Vasco will take the field with an alternative lineup in this Thursday’s match against Olimpia in the Copa Sudamericana. The coaching staff decided to rest the main players for the continental clash at São Januário in order to save their energy for next Sunday’s derby against Flamengo, valid for the Brazilian Championship. The football department drew up this strategic plan with the sole aim of getting back on track in the tournament.

Coach Renato Gaúcho will not be able to be on the bench during the international match. He is serving a suspension imposed by Conmebol because of his absence in the opening game against Barracas Central. Responsibility for leading the team will be shared between assistants Marcelo Salles and Bruno Lazaroni, with Lazaroni officially signing the match report for administrative purposes to meet the governing body’s regulatory requirements.

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Adson and the backups gain space in Vasco’s team

The medical department assessed the heavy physical wear on the entire squad after the last weekend round. Left back Cuiabano and defensive midfielder Thiago Mendes reported muscle pain after the match in São Paulo and will be rested for the clash. Forward Andrés Gómez is also expected to be left out of the starting lineup to avoid the risk of muscle injuries due to the accumulation of minutes on the pitch.

With these absences confirmed behind the scenes, some players who had been on the bench will get an opportunity in the team. Right winger Adson, who has been coming on in the second half of Vasco’s recent matches, has a strong chance of starting from the first minute. Full-back Lucas Piton and defensive midfielder Hugo Moura are also expected to appear in the starting lineup to give their respective teammates a complete rest.

Youth players bolster the main squad for the international clash

The week’s tactical preparation included young Riquelme Avellar, a full-back who plays for the under-20 side. Reporter Emerson Rocha said the youngster trained with the senior squad on Monday and could get minutes during the match. Vasco’s board wants to closely monitor the technical and physical performances of these valuable supporting pieces in order to assess and define the best squad rotation options.

The group standings are not favorable, with just one point earned against the Paraguayans’ isolated lead. The confederation’s rules state that only the first-place team advances directly to the round of 16. However, the coaching staff has already made it clear that Vasco’s real and only priority in the current context of the season is to urgently collect wins and climb the overall standings of the Brasileirão.

Youngster Riquelme Avellar could get a chance to start – Photo: Reprodução VascoTV

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