With new faces, check out Vasco’s likely line-up against São Paulo | OneFootball

On Friday (31), Vasco held the penultimate training session at CT Moacyr Barbosa before facing São Paulo this Sunday (2) at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) in São Januário, for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. The main news for the match is the return of forward Rayan, who has recovered from a right thigh edema.

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Rayan in action during Vasco's training — Photo: Dikran Sahagian/Vasco

Absent in the 3-0 victory over Red Bull Bragantino in Bragança Paulista, the 19-year-old forward returned to training without restrictions since Wednesday and is expected to reclaim his starting position in the offensive sector. As a result, it is likely that Pablo Vegetti, who scored two goals in the last round, will start the match on the bench.

With no new injuries or suspensions, Fernando Diniz is expected to maintain the core of the team that has achieved four consecutive victories in the competition. This good form has lifted Vasco to eighth place, with 42 points, and they are still dreaming of a spot in the Libertadores qualification zone.

The probable lineup for Vasco is: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton; Barros, Tchê Tchê, and Philippe Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, and Rayan (Vegetti).

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Photos: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

According to the club's schedule, the Vasco squad will hold their final training session on the morning of this Saturday (1) again at CT Moacyr Barbosa, before entering a concentration regime for the clash against the São Paulo team.

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