Check out Vasco’s likely line-up to face Grêmio | OneFootball

Vasco is expected to take the field with a significantly modified lineup in the match on Wednesday (19) against Grêmio, at 9:30 PM, at Arena do Grêmio. In addition to the return of Puma Rodríguez, released from the Uruguayan national team, coach Fernando Diniz will have to deal with important absences caused by the FIFA date.

Cuesta and Gómez remain with Colombia and become absentees

In the defensive sector, Carlos Cuesta remains with the Colombian national team, which faces Australia this Tuesday, and will not have enough time to report. The same situation occurs in the attack with Andrés Gómez, also called up by Colombia.

As a result, Diniz is likely to improvise Hugo Moura in defense again, forming a duo with Robert Renan. In the attack, with Gómez's absence, Rayan returns to the right side, while Vegetti resumes the offensive command alongside Philippe Coutinho and Nuno Moreira.

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Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Puma returns; Tchê Tchê likely to return to midfield

Puma Rodríguez, who traveled back to Brazil after being released from the Uruguayan national team, is expected to start playing. As a result, Tchê Tchê, who trained all week at right-back, returns to midfield and forms a duo of midfielders with Barros.

However, there is a possibility that Diniz might rest Puma if he assesses any physical wear — despite the fact that the full-back did not play for the national team. In this case, Tchê Tchê would start at right-back, and Thiago Mendes would inherit the spot in midfield. The midfielder has been the first option in the sector, ahead of Mateus Carvalho, who did not impress in recent matches.

Probable Vasco lineup

Léo Jardim;Puma Rodríguez (Tchê Tchê), Hugo Moura, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton;Barros, Tchê Tchê (Thiago Mendes);Rayan, Coutinho, and Nuno Moreira;Vegetti.

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Vasco da Gama vs. Juventude for the Brazilian Championship held at São Januário Stadium on November 8, 2025. Photos: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Vasco faces Grêmio this Wednesday at 9:30 PM in Porto Alegre.

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