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Vasco concluded, this Friday, the preparation for the match against Juventude, this Saturday, at 6 PM, in São Januário, for the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship. After two consecutive defeats, coach Fernando Diniz seeks recovery with changes in the lineup and two important returns.

Suspended in the derby against Botafogo, right-back Paulo Henrique and forward Nuno Moreira are back and should reclaim their starting positions. Thus, Puma Rodríguez and Vegetti, who started playing at Nilton Santos, are likely to be on the bench.

With the return of Nuno and Andrés Gómez playing on the wings, Rayan returns to the central position of the attack — a formation already used by Diniz in previous matches.

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Paulo Henrique in training at Vasco's CT — Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Another novelty should be Hugo Moura, who trained among the starters this Friday and is expected to form a duo of defensive midfielders with Barros, leaving Tchê Tchê on the bench.

The coach will not be able to count on David, suspended after receiving the third yellow card in the derby last Wednesday.

The probable lineup for Vasco to face Juventude is: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton; Barros, Hugo Moura, and Philippe Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, and Rayan.

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Hugo Moura in action for Vasco in the Brasileirão — Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

With 42 points and occupying the ninth position, Vasco tries to get closer to the qualification zone for the South American Cup. Juventude, on the other hand, is in a delicate situation: they are in 18th place, with 29 points, and are fighting to escape relegation.

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