Cuiabano back, two out and a surprise: Renato's Vasco for Athletico-PR | OneFootball

With Sudamericana qualification already secured, Vasco da Gama is shifting its focus to what matters most this season: the Brazilian Championship. Renato Gaúcho stayed in Rio de Janeiro with the main squad and has already given clear hints about the lineup he will field against Athletico-PR this Sunday in the 15th round, at 8:30 p.m., at São Januário.

Suspended duo opens gaps in Vasco’s midfield

Paulo Henrique and Barros are out for the match. The reason: a third yellow card, which results in an automatic suspension. In practice, the punishment was put to good use — both were selected precisely for the match against Audax Italiano, with nothing to lose. Tchê Tchê also played in Chile and is expected to start on the bench this Sunday.

Cuiabano ready to reclaim the left-back spot

Lucas Piton did his job in Chile, but the scenario should change. The tendency is for Cuiabano to retake his place: recovered from edema in his left thigh, the full-back has been training normally since Thursday. Rested against Flamengo, he is fit to return to the starting eleven this Sunday.

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Adson is the big news: forward is in scoring form

Adson was deliberately kept off the synthetic pitch in Santiago. With Marino, Nuno Moreira, and Tchê Tchê starting abroad, the forward stayed fresh in Rio — and arrives at a special moment, on the back of a string of good performances under Renato Gaúcho. A place in the starting lineup looks all but certain.

Lineup and Match Sheet — Vasco x Athletico-PR

Probable Vasco lineup

Goalkeeper Léo Jardim

Defenders Puma Rodríguez · Cuesta · Robert Renan · Cuiabano

Midfield Hugo Moura · Thiago Mendes · Rojas

Attack Adson · Andrés Gómez · David

Coach: Renato Gaúcho · Formation: 4-3-3

Match details

Date: Sunday

Time: 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

Venue: São Januário, RJ

Round: 15th — Brasileirão

Vasco: 13th place, 17 pts

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