Rafael Paiva will make changes to Vasco’s starting teamMatheus Lima / Vasco
Published 04/30/2024 18:00
Interim coach Rafael Paiva plans changes to the team’s lineup Vasco for the duel with Fortaleza, this Wednesday (1), at 7pm (Brasília time), at Castelão, for the first leg of the third phase of the Copa do Brasil. Cruz-Maltino must enter the field with three defenders: Rojas, Maicon and Léo.
Chilean Gary Medel must be banned and João Victor is suspended for his expulsion against Água Santa, when Vasco passed the second phase of the competition on penalties, in São Januário.
Therefore, Cruz-Maltino, according to ‘ge’, will enter the field with: Leo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Rojas, Maicon, Léo and Lucas Piton; Sforza, Hugo Moura and Mateus Cocão; David and Vegetti.
In addition to João Victor, the interim Rafael Paiva you won’t be able to count on Payet. The Frenchman, who recently recovered from an injury to his right knee, stayed in Rio de Janeiro. He seeks to regain good physical shape and gain pace. With this, the preparation schedule in the city of Rio will follow.
