GOLAZONEWSVasco in talks with Galatasaray over Carlos Cuesta's future
- The Brazilian club confirmed negotiations with the Turkish side regarding the defender.
- Carlos Cuesta will miss the match against Flamengo due to a hip injury.
- Goalkeeper Léo Jardim is set to start despite suffering from a viral infection.
Vasco da Gama issued an official statement on Thursday confirming that the club is in discussions with Galatasaray regarding the future of Carlos Cuesta. The Colombian defender is currently on loan at the Rio de Janeiro-based side until the end of the calendar year.
Cuesta will be absent from the upcoming match against Flamengo in the 33rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The player is suffering from impingement syndrome in his left hip, which has caused significant discomfort and prevented his selection for the derby at the Nilton Santos Stadium.
In other squad news, goalkeeper Léo Jardim is expected to feature in the starting lineup against Flamengo. Although Jardim has been dealing with a virus, the club indicated he will be available for the fixture. This match comes at a time when Vasco faces pressure to end a three-year winless streak against their rivals, a statistic noted by Felipe Melo.