For their crucial Copa Sudamericana clash, Vasco DA Gama has confirmed significant absences. Thiago Mendes, Andrés Gómez, and Cuiabano are all ruled out of Thursday's match against Olimpia, as announced by the club. These absences stem from physical issues sustained after their recent game against Corinthians.

Thiago Mendes, the midfielder, is recovering from a sprain to his right ankle. Although he has shown good progress and is already training on the pitch, the coaching staff decided to rest him for the Olimpia tie to ensure his full recovery.

Cuiabano, meanwhile, underwent imaging on Monday, April 27, which revealed oedema in his left posterior thigh. The player is currently receiving intensive physiotherapy and has begun controlled work on the pitch, aiming for a swift return.

Andrés Gómez, the Colombian forward, suffered a knock to his left thigh during the match against Corinthians. As a precautionary measure, the technical team also decided to rest Gómez, ensuring he has ample time to fully recover before returning to play.

Despite the setbacks, Vasco DA Gama has released its squad list for the upcoming game. The roster includes goalkeepers such as Léo Jardim and Daniel Fuzato, defenders like Lucas Piton and Robert Renan, alongside midfielders like Tchê Tchê and Matheus França, and forwards such as Adson and David.

The match against Olimpia is the third group-stage fixture in the Copa Sudamericana, and the "Cruzmaltino" side will be looking for a strong performance even with these important absences. The information was originally reported by Globo.com.