Eye on them: Vasco tackle crisis v Fluminense after Sul-Americana progress | OneFootball

Vasco comes into the derby under pressure. The team sits in 18th place in the Brazilian Championship, inside the relegation zone, but eased the unstable spell by eliminating Independiente Medellín of Colombia and securing a place in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. The result also marked coach Pedro Emanuel’s first win in charge of the club.To face Fluminense, the Portuguese manager will not be able to count on Thiago Mendes, who is suspended. Center-back Robert Renan, who left last Wednesday’s match with muscle pain, trained normally and should be available. In midfield, Jair and Tchê Tchê are competing for the spot left vacant by Thiago Mendes.

Probable Vasco lineup: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan and Cuiabano; Barros, Jair (Tchê Tchê), Ramon Rique; Andrés Gómez, Nuno Moreira and Brenner (Spinelli).

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