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With both Adrielson and Vitinho missing key games, the team must adapt quickly. Adrielson, who played a pivotal role in previous high-stakes matches like the Libertadores final and the Campeonato Brasileiro, brings a unique physicality and aerial prowess to the defense that will be sorely missed. Similarly, Bastos has been a strong and physically imposing player for the squad. Coach's decisions on replacements are clouded by the potential shift in team dynamics these player absences might invoke.