Diniz may drop players, big changes for Vasco v Juventude | OneFootball

Vasco has already started preparing for the match against Juventude. The game will take place on Saturday (8), at São Januário. Coach Fernando Diniz is expected to make significant changes to the starting lineup after the defeat to Botafogo.

+ Vasco will have changes in the starting lineup against Juventude

Returns and the probable departure of Vegetti

The team will have at least two confirmed changes. Fullback Paulo Henrique returns from suspension and reclaims the spot from Puma Rodríguez. In the same situation, the Portuguese Nuno Moreira has also served his automatic suspension and is expected to return to the starting lineup.

The return of Nuno Moreira, however, could be costly for Pablo Vegetti. The Argentine forward had a lackluster performance in the derby. The tendency is for Diniz to choose to bench the number 99, leaving him as an option on the bench.

The midfield battle at Vasco

The changes are not expected to stop there. The midfield also has an open competition. Hugo Moura, Cauan Barros, and Tchê Tchê are competing for two spots in the sector, with the decision coming in Friday's (7) training session.

If Diniz confirms the departure of Vegetti, Vasco will change its formation. The team would play in a 4-2-3-1 setup. In this scenario, the young Rayan would be the offensive leader of the team.

Puma Rodríguez and Vegetti return to the bench – Photo: André Durão

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