Papo na Colina
·26 de setembro de 2025
Despite absences, Vasco boss could welcome back two key players

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·26 de setembro de 2025
Coach Fernando Diniz could gain two major reinforcements to set up Vasco’s midfield for the match against Cruzeiro on the night of next Saturday (27th). Midfielders Tchê Tchê and Thiago Mendes, who were in the medical department, have recovered from their injuries. The expectation is that both will be included in the squad for this important clash.
The two experienced players had been missing from the team due to muscle injuries. Tchê Tchê suffered a left thigh injury, while Thiago Mendes was recovering from a problem in his right calf. Both recovered successfully during the FIFA break and are already training with the rest of the squad.
The news of their possible return was released by the Corujão Vascaíno profile.
The return of the duo is seen as essential to provide more options and quality to the squad’s most lacking sector at the moment. With the serious injury to Jair, who will not play again this year, and uncertainties regarding Paulinho’s condition, the midfield had been relying on young players and improvisations.
The return of Tchê Tchê, an undisputed starter, and Thiago Mendes, signed to be one of the team’s leaders, gives Fernando Diniz the chance to build a more robust and experienced midfield for the remainder of the Brazilian Championship.
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