Adson has been in excellent form in the Copa Sul-Americana, scoring three goals and providing three assists, making him the club's top scorer and most involved player in goals. With Brenner and Andrés Gómez ruled out due to injuries, Adson is likely to take on a more prominent role in the team. Brenner suffered a left foot injury and will be out for at least the next few weeks, with the possibility of requiring surgery and missing the rest of the season. Andrés Gómez was also injured and will be preserved for the game against Santos on Sunday.
Adson has been a key player for Vasco in the Copa Sul-Americana, participating directly in six of the club's goals in the competition. He has started as a starter in five of the seven games played by Vasco between the Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil. With the new coach Pedro Emanuel, Adson has had more opportunities to shine, and he will look to continue his good form against Olimpia.
Vasco and Olimpia will face off in the first leg of the Copa Sul-Americana quarterfinals on Thursday, with the return leg scheduled for August 20 at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Paraguay.