Good news: Mirassol star now a doubt to face Vasco | OneFootball

Mirassol might face a significant setback in the decisive match this Tuesday at 7 PM against Vasco at São Januário. Reinaldo, the team's main player this season, became doubtful after suffering a bruise on his right heel during the game against Vitória last Saturday.

The 36-year-old left-back, who has been one of the highlights of the Brasileirão, left the field 16 minutes into the second half and began treatment on the bench with ice on the area. Throughout the season, Reinaldo has only missed four matches, highlighting his importance and consistency for Leão.

This Monday, the player participated in a ball activity at Mirassol's training center and underwent physical tests. The tendency is that he will travel with the squad on the chartered flight by Leila Pereira's plane, but his presence among the starters will depend on a new evaluation hours before the match. If he is unable to play, Felipe Jonatan is expected to take his place.

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Reinaldo, from Mirassol, in action against Vitória — Photo: Pedro Zacchi/Agência Mirassol

Reinaldo's numbers in Serie A show the magnitude of the problem for Mirassol: 34 matches played in 36 rounds, 13 goals scored, and 6 assists. He is the team's top scorer, leader in decisive passes, and ranks as the fifth top scorer of the championship, behind only Kaio Jorge, Arrascaeta, Vitor Roque, and Vegetti.

In the standings, Mirassol holds the 4th position with 63 points and needs just two points to secure a direct spot in the Libertadores group stage. The São Paulo club can still clinch the qualification even if they lose — as long as Botafogo also stumbles in the round.

The match against Vasco opens the 37th round of the Brasileirão and promises a heated atmosphere at São Januário. For Cruz-Maltino, who still dreams of the G-8, Reinaldo's possible absence could be a significant relief.

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