Major blow? Vasco update on full-back Cuiabano's fitness | OneFootball

Coach Renato Gaúcho could have a huge headache when naming Vasco da Gama's lineup for the next round of the Brazilian Championship. Left-back Cuiabano, who has become one of the Rio side’s main attacking standouts in this return of the season, is now a serious doubt for the important match against Coritiba, scheduled for this Wednesday (01), at 8:30 p.m., on the pitch at Couto Pereira stadium.

Reports during the afternoon of last Monday (30) pointed to an injury for the player. In light of this, Papo na Colina checked with CRVG itself and received the following official response:

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The battle with Piton and his adaptation at Vasco

If the club’s medical department decides to rule the player out this Tuesday (31) to avoid worsening the muscle injury, the coaching staff already has an immediate replacement of the highest level. Full-back Lucas Piton, who has been involved in an intense and healthy battle for the starting spot on the left side over the past few months, is on standby and should take his place in the starting lineup for the tough clash against the Paraná side.

The absence of the undisputed starter would be deeply felt in the team’s system. Signed at the start of this year, the young wide player went through an initial period of physical conditioning, but adapted extremely quickly to Vasco’s style of play.

Since Renato Gaúcho took charge at São Januário, the player has been given great attacking freedom and has already racked up an impressive two goals and three assists in just five matches under the new coach, in addition to one appearance in the Campeonato Carioca before the managerial change.

The multi-million values of the contract

The strong performances of Vasco’s No. 66 are already stirring movement behind the scenes in the transfer market. The player’s loan deal with Vasco only runs until the end of this year. To secure his permanent stay in Rio de Janeiro, the board has a purchase option agreed with Nottingham Forest, from England, set at the very high value of 10 million euros (approximately R$61 million at the current exchange rate).

The player’s rise in value on the international market is clear and ongoing. It is worth remembering that the English club signed the promising Brazilian left-back in September of the 2025 season for 6 million euros (around R$38 million at the exchange rate at the time). Now, the Rio club is studying its financial ability to cover the purchase option before European interest complicates the negotiation.

Cuiabano is enjoying a great spell at Vasco – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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