Palmeiras vs Vasco: Injury Crisis Rocks Vasco Ahead of Clash!
Rio de Janeiro – Vasco da Gama faces a tough challenge as they travel to Allianz Parque to face Palmeiras this Wednesday. However, manager Fernando Diniz has to reshuffle his defence due to a key injury.
Cuesta's Injury a Blow for Vasco
Colombian defender Carlos Cuesta is sidelined with an edema in his left thigh adductor. The medical team has ruled him out, adding to Diniz's woes as midfielder Matheus França is also unavailable due to a sprained ankle suffered during training.
Cuesta's absence is a significant setback. Signed this season to bolster the team's defence, he has quickly become a key player, featuring in four games and even scoring a goal. The club has confirmed that Cuesta has already begun treatment.
Oliveira Steps Up
Lucas Oliveira has been chosen to fill Cuesta's spot in the crucial match against Palmeiras. This marks Oliveira's return to the starting lineup after nearly eight months. His last start was in February against Sampaio Corrêa in the Carioca Championship.
While he has made eight appearances since then, they were all as a substitute. Now, he has the chance to prove his worth in a vital Brasileirão fixture.
Match Details: Palmeiras vs Vasco
- Competition: Brasileirão 2025 – Round 26
- Date: Wednesday, 1st October 2025
- Time: 19:00 (Brasilia Time)
- Venue: Allianz Parque, São Paulo
- Broadcast: Premiere (pay-per-view)
Vasco will be looking to continue their recent positive form after wins against Cruzeiro and Bahia. However, Palmeiras will be a stern test, especially with key players missing.