One to watch: Vasco improve under Renato Gaúcho, crisis averted | OneFootball

Vasco has gained new momentum since the arrival of Renato Gaúcho and has left the relegation zone of the Brazilian Championship. In two games under the new coach, the team has collected four points: they beat Palmeiras 2-1, coming from behind, at São Januário, and drew 3-3 with Cruzeiro away from home.

For the derby against Fluminense, Vasco will have the return of Thiago Mendes, who served a suspension in the last round. On the other hand, Barros is out after being sent off at Mineirão. The expectation is that Renato Gaúcho will keep the core of the team that played in Belo Horizonte, betting on a formation with three defensive midfielders to give the team more solidity.

Probable Vasco lineup: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Saldivia, Robert Renan, and Cuiabano; Hugo Moura, Thiago Mendes, and Tchê Tchê; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, and David.

Absentees: Jair (knee injury), Mateus Carvalho (knee injury), and Barros (suspended).

Vasco and Fluminense face each other this Wednesday at 9:30 PM at Maracanã, for the 7th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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