Recovered from a muscle injury, the striker Pablo is available to coach Martín Varini for the decision of the Athletico against Vasco, for the Copa do Brasil. The game will be on Wednesday (11), at 9:30 pm, at Ligga Arena, for the second leg of the knockout quarterfinals.
The striker has not played since the match against Bragantino in the second leg of the round of 16, on August 7th. In other words, for a month. Pablo had not been a starter, but he was an important option on the bench.
Number 92 has already trained with the group in the return on Wednesday (4), appearing in the images of the activity. In addition to him, goalkeeper Léo Linck and defender Thiago Heleno are also available for the match.
On the other hand, midfielder Fernandinho remains out with a serious injury to his left thigh – he even went to Spain to see a doctor. Midfielders Praxedes and Zé Vitor are also out of the game as they have already played for other teams in the competition.
Athletico prepares for decision against Vasco, but with incomplete squad
Athletico returned to training on Wednesday (4), trained on Thursday (5) and continues the routine on Friday (6). On Saturday (7), the athletes have a day off. Starting on Sunday (8), the decisive preparation for the game begins again.
In addition to the injured Fernandinho, defender Gamarra and midfielder João Cruz are missing from the group because they have been called up. The Paraguayan defender is with the main team for the two games of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers – the second duel, in fact, will be against Brazil on Tuesday (10).
Young João Cruz is with the under-20 team in Rio de Janeiro for friendlies against Mexico, with an eye on the South American Championship in January 2025, in Peru. The midfielder was decisive in the first test with two assists in the 2-1 victory, this Thursday (5), in São Januário. Cruz returns to Curitiba next Monday (9).
Pablo and Fernandinho received the team at CT do Caju
Athletico shares the Caju training center with the Brazilian national team during this FIFA World Cup. Pablo and Fernandinho welcomed coach Dorival Júnior and the players to the Furacão facility. The athletes took photos, and the forward also brought his son to meet the players.
The club also presented the Brazilian national team players with a personalized kit containing an official club shirt and other special items for the club’s centenary. Furacão left the guests in the locker room at CT do Caju and filmed some of their reactions.