Vasco DA Gama HubWhat happened?
Léo Jardim, Vasco DA Gama's goalkeeper, was expelled during the 1-1 draw against Internacional. The player complained of pain in the left side of his back and asked for treatment.
Vasco DA Gama announced that Léo Jardim underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, which showed recent contusional changes in the costochondral junction of the left last rib, with deep muscle hematomas associated.
How does this affect Vasco DA Gama?
Léo Jardim's injury is a blow to Vasco DA Gama, which is already facing difficulties in the season. The goalkeeper is one of the team's main players and his absence can be felt.
| Player | Injury | Recovery time |
|---|---|---|
| Léo Jardim | Back contusion | Undergoing intensive treatment |
What's next?
Vasco DA Gama will face CSA in the Copa do Brasil in the middle of the week. The team needs to recover from Léo Jardim's injury and find a solution to the absence of their starting goalkeeper.
Vasco DA Gama's coach, André Luís, will need to make adjustments to the team to compensate for Léo Jardim's absence. The team needs to focus on finding a way to win without their starting goalkeeper.
