Likely Vasco line-up to face Botafogo | OneFootball

Vasco and Botafogo will play this Wednesday (27/08), at 9:30 pm, at São Januário, the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, with broadcast by TV Globo, Sportv and Premiere. The Rio classic promises strong emotions, with both teams seeking a reaction amid irregular phases in the season.

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São Januário, Vasco's stadium — Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Vasco under pressure seeks reaction at homeAfter the 6-0 thrashing over Santos, Vasco accumulated two consecutive defeats to Juventude and Corinthians and is approaching the relegation zone in the Brasileirão. In the Copa do Brasil, the team advanced by eliminating União Rondonópolis-MT, Nova Iguaçu, Operário-PR, and CSA.

For the duel against Botafogo, coach Diniz will have Paulo Henrique back, as well as Barros and Vegetti, who are expected to reinforce the starting lineup. Vasco will have to deal with problems in defense, as João Victor and Luiz Gustavo are out, and Hugo Moura is likely to be improvised again in the sector.

Who is out: Adson (medical department), Tchê Tchê (doubt due to thigh injury) and Mateus Carvalho (medical department).Booked: Lucas Piton.

Probable Vasco lineup:Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Hugo Moura, Lucas Freitas and Lucas Piton; Jair, Barros, Rayan, Coutinho and Nuno Moreira; Pablo Vegetti.

Botafogo seeks maximum strength in the classicAfter elimination in the Libertadores and defeat to Palmeiras, Botafogo recovered with a victory over Juventude in the Brasileirão. With the Copa do Brasil as a priority, the team should take the field with full strength. In previous phases, the Alvinegro eliminated Capital-DF and Red Bull Bragantino.

Who is out: Cuiabano (left ankle) and Bastos (left knee).Booked: Barboza.

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Photos: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

After sparing starters in the last round of the Brasileirão, coach Davide Ancelotti should field the full team at São Januário, with the return of Artur to the starting lineup. The new defender Gabriel Bahia was regularized in the BID, but will not be available for the clash.

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