Vasco rule out new forwards and pin hopes on Brenner for run-in | OneFootball

According to PaponaColina, Vasco will not recruit further forwards this run-in, placing their faith in Brenner’s return for the knockouts.

The club point to the free-agent pool, largely veterans inactive since May, and Brazil’s travel and match intensity with only three months left. Bringing in an unfit player would be costly, and the coach is content with his attack.

The centre-forward suffered a left foot ligament injury against Bahia and was withdrawn at half-time. Scans showed no fracture, and the medical team are working towards a return in the first half of October.

Recent arrivals Facundo Colidio and Bruno Duarte also shape Pedro Emanuel’s forward line. Colidio has quickly earned a starting spot with five goal involvements in seven games, while Bruno Duarte is still settling as David and Spinelli fluctuate.

The club are assessing venues for the semi-final with Boca Juniors, keeping São Januário, Maracanã and Engenhão in play and prioritising Rio. Despite Conmebol’s 30,000-capacity rule for the latter stages, they believe talks with the CBF and Conmebol could unlock a local solution, though no decision has been made or contact initiated. Updates are expected in the coming days.

Focus now shifts to player recovery and the league game this weekend. The staff aim to hit October at full strength and chase a place in the continental final.

Source: PaponaColina

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