Vasco x Athletico-PR: where to watch, formations and refereeing

Vasco faces Athletico-PR this Sunday. at 18:30 (Brasilia time), in São Januário, for the 16th round of the Brazilian championship. The match marks the debut of Argentine manager Ramon Diaz in charge of the club. With just nine points from 14 matches in the competition, the cariocas are at the bottom of the table. The inhabitants of Paraná, in turn, started the group in eighth position, with 23 points in 15 games and can also finish it in G6.

Furthermore, the Vasco team tries its first triumph in São Januário. Just to illustrate, in seven home games, they lost four in São Januário (all 1-0) and one in Maracanã, against Flamengo. Also, still at the Maracanã, they drew another game. The only “home” victory took place in Ilha do Governador. In retrospect, the Paranaenses come off a home win over Bahia. The result snapped a run of one draw and three defeats in all competitions.

where to look

Sportv and Premiere broadcast from 18:30 (from Brasilia).

How does Vasco arrive?

The Hill Giant undeniably enters the field with a different feel. On the one hand, it is fighting desperately to leave the bottom of the table. He also plays with the stadium without fans, for having served a penalty for the confusion in the match with Goiás. Surely hopes are renewed for the debut of coach Ramón Diaz. The week of training, among other things, was one of the most intense. As a result, the team must have a very different formation than the one used.

On the sides, Lucas Snape returns to the left after disqualification and Puma, similarly, follows to the right. In central defence, captain Léo is still struggling with a right thigh injury. Thus, it is possible that the defense is Miranda and Zé Vitor. Capasso will be absent due to suspension. Medel makes its debut in the middle; and Zé Gabriel and Jair return. In attack Orellano and Gabriel Pec will be joined by Figueiredo.

How Athletico PR arrives

If Vasco struggles to win at home, the hurricane has won only one away game with the Brazilian. To change this scenario, interim coach Wesley Carvalho has problems. Defender Thiago Heleno is suspended and his vacancy should be filled by either Matheus Felipe or Kaique Rocha. Also, Pedro Henrique and striker Rômulo are out with injuries and defensive midfielder Alex Santana is a doubt. But Arturo Vidal, recently hired, will remain as an option on the bench.

VASCO X ATHLETICS-PR