The victory against Fortaleza was very important for Vasco, but the team must make some changes to face Flamengo in the next round
After an important victory against Strengthfor the 27th round of the BrasileirãoO Vasco continues in the fight to move away from the relegation zone. However, Cruzmaltino will have a complicated challenge ahead: a classic against Flamengoat the Maracanã. This way, the team will have some changes in relation to the players who started against Leão do Pici.
Gary Medel It is Paulinhowho were absent in the last matches, will be available for Ramon Diaz and should start as a starter in the classic, according to ‘GE’. The tendency is for the Chilean to return to playing as a defender, taking the place of Maiconwhile the steering wheel must replace Marlon Gomeswho left the match against Fortaleza with pain in his thigh.
Furthermore, with this likely absence of Marlon Gomes, Paulinho’s entry seems the most viable situation, but this change provides another important permanence among Vasco’s starters. Therefore, Payet he should start playing again, ready to face his first classic since arriving at the Rio club.
With the victory against Fortaleza, Vasco reached 30 points and left the relegation zone, taking 16th place. However, the club continues with the same score as Santos It is Goiás, the two teams that open the “sticking zone”. Therefore, a triumph against Flamengo would be extremely important to ease the tension.
On the other hand, Flamengo will have the first match of Tite as his coach as principal. With a new coach combined with a great classic, the expectation is that Maracanã will be full next Sunday, 22nd, at 4pm (Brasília time).
Source: sportbuzz
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