Cuiabano suffers pain again, out for Vasco in crucial run | OneFootball

Left-back Cuiabano will remain out of the Vasco squad after feeling pain in his left thigh again during recent activities. According to ge, the player has been training on the pitch since last week, but still does not feel 100% physically ready to play at high intensity. The internal directive from the medical department is to protect the player to prevent the edema suffered last month from becoming a more serious injury.

Daily evaluations indicated that the number 66 has not fully recovered in the affected area. The medical staff believes the defender needs at least five days of recovery, alternating between physiotherapy and moderate physical work. The player told people close to him that he still feels hesitant about making sudden movements, which has delayed his immediate return to the Cruz-Maltino.

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Renato Gaúcho is expected to rest some starters at Vasco

It was expected that the wing-back would take part in the match against Athletico, but the pain returned during a training session just before the game. Renato Gaúcho’s coaching staff understands that it is only worth putting the player on the field when there is total confidence in his condition. As a result, Vasco will have to look for alternatives on the bench to fill the defensive role over the next ten days.

The tendency is for the full-back to miss matches against Paysandu, Internacional and Olimpia. The marathon of games across the Copa do Brasil, Brazilian Championship and Copa Sudamericana requires a rested squad and no risk of new absences due to medical negligence.

With that, Lucas Piton, the immediate replacement, is already working with the main group to take over the starting role in this Wednesday’s showdown.

Lucas Piton will start again – Photo: Dikran Sahagian/Vasco

Cuiabano was injured in the match against Corinthians

The history of the physical issue began on April 26, during the first half of the clash against Corinthians at Neo Química Arena. Since then, the defender has been unavailable for Vasco in crucial matches this season. The lack of match rhythm concerns the coaching staff, but the absolute priority at this moment is the player’s health for the rest of the year.

The return plan will be reassessed next week, depending on how his body responds to the new physiotherapy treatments. Vasco’s board is monitoring the situation closely, aware that the full-back is a key piece in the team’s tactical balance. The focus now is to ensure that the player is fit for the second half of the season, when the competitions will enter their most decisive stages.

Cuiabano feels his thigh against Corinthians – Photo: Dikran Sahagian/Vasco

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