Vasco step up preparations for Copa do Brasil semi-final against Fluminense | OneFootball

This Tuesday, Vasco continued their preparations to face Fluminense in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. The match kicks off on Thursday at 8:00 PM (Brasília time) at São Januário, in Rio de Janeiro.

In the images released by the club, you can see the preparation work. The players took to the field for ball possession exercises in a reduced space, followed by finishing drills on goal. The goalkeepers had specific training and then joined the group.

Absence

For the first leg, Fernando Diniz will have a setback at left-back. Lucas Piton, who left the field injured in the match against Mirassol in the Brazilian Championship, will not be available to the coach, who is expected to use Puma Rodriguez as a replacement in the position.

Poor form

Vasco arrives at the Copa do Brasil semifinal in a slump. The Cruzmaltino ended the Brasileirão with a heavy 5-0 defeat to Atlético-MG, finishing in 14th place on the table with 45 points. Now, they are looking to win the Copa do Brasil to secure a spot in the 2026 Libertadores.

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