BAIANÃO
Confrontation against Cancão de Fogo takes place this Wednesday (15), starting at 9:30 pm
Published on January 15, 2025 at 02:00
Left-back Hugo could start as a starter against Juazeirense Credit: Victor Ferreira/EC Vitória
Vitória debuted this season and has no time to rest before facing Juazeirense, in the second round of the Campeonato Baiano. With the aim of recovering the points lost at home, Leão faces Cancão de Fogo this Wednesday (15), starting at 9:30 pm. Among the new features, three of the ten reinforcements signed for the season could make their debut in this game.
“We’re going to play a very difficult game in Juazeiro now, it’s a little played game, but we’re going to try to get the best of it. What worries me most is the physical aspect. As it’s the beginning of the season, a loss now could harm the athlete’s year”
22 players were listed by coach Thiago Carpini for this time’s clash. After Claudinho, Zé Marcos, Ronald, Bruno Xavier and Thiaguinho, goalkeeper Gabriel Vasconcelos, left-back Hugo and striker Fabrício can make their debuts against Juazeirense, as their names were included on the list. All ten reinforcements hired by Vitória have already had their names registered in the CBF’s Daily Newsletter (BID) and can play with the Leão shirt. In addition to the trio, striker Osvaldo and midfielder WIllian Oliveira appear again among those listed.
On the other hand, there are 15 absences in total for the red-and-black coach, five of which are due to injury. Camutanga, Riquelme, Matheusinho and Luís Miguel are recovering from their injuries, while Thiaguinho sprained his ankle and was banned from the duel. Despite doubts due to the strong tackle suffered against Barcelona de Ilhéus, midfielder Ronald recovered and should start among the starters. Luis Eduardo, Arcanjo, Neris, Wagner, Cáceres, Ryller, Val, Esteves, Rato and Carlos Eduardo remain out by choice.
With the marathon of games, the tendency is for some changes to be made by Carpini for the confrontation. In a press conference given after the draw at Barradão, the Leão commander revealed the possibility of two more debuting in this Wednesday’s clash (15). Among the three newcomers, the most likely to start as a starter is Hugo, as Zé Marcos acted improvised in the position.
In all competitions, 18 games were played between the two teams, with eight positive results for Vitória, 6 draws and four victories for Juazeirense. With Cancão de Fogo as home team, those who have the advantage are the hosts. Leão won three, lost four and drew three other matches.
