Vasco seek first Sul-Americana win v Audax Italiano: line-ups, TV | OneFootball

Vasco takes the field this Tuesday (14), at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), for a crucial challenge on the continental stage. The team hosts Audax Italiano of Chile in a match valid for the second round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage.

After a goalless draw in the opener against Barracas Central, the Rio club will play for the first time at São Januário in this edition of the tournament. The match will be broadcast exclusively on Paramount+ and will be officiated by Uruguayan referee Hernan Heras.

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Renato Gaúcho’s plan for Vasco

Coach Renato Gaúcho will be on the bench to directly lead the team after missing the first round. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the manager confirmed in training that he will use a mixed lineup to balance the squad’s physical wear.

The strategy aims to preserve the main starters for Saturday’s clash against São Paulo in the Brazilian Championship. Players who have recently lost space, such as forward Nuno Moreira, should get a new opportunity among the starting eleven to prove themselves to the coach.

The likely lineup for the Giant of the Hill will be Daniel Fuzato; Puma Rodríguez, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan and Walace Falcão; Hugo Moura, JP and Rojas; Nuno Moreira, Marino and Spinelli.

Audax Italiano’s deep crisis

The Chilean side arrives in Rio de Janeiro going through a very troubled stretch this season. The club sits just 13th in the Chilean Championship, which has 16 teams, and comes in on the back of four straight defeats in its most recent matches.

Despite the poor form and the opening loss to Olimpia, coach Gustavo Lema will have his full squad available, with no injury absences. Therefore, Audax’s team should be Ahumada; Rebolledo, Ferrario, Ortiz, Piña and Matus; Collao, Mateos and Aedo; Troyansky and Chiaverano. 

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