Paysandu aims to rebound against Maranhão in Brazil Serie C showdown

Paysandu returned to training ahead of its Serie C match with Maranhão, focusing on recovering injured players. Mid‑fielder Caio Mello and centre‑back Yeferson Quintana remain sidelined with thigh and calf injuries, while suspended midfielder Pedro Henrique is back in the squad. The team is trying to erase a recent 2‑1 defeat to Inter de Limeira that dropped them from the top of the table to fourth place.

The club travelled to São Luís on Thursday to prepare for the Saturday fixture at Estádio Castelão. Both sides see the game as vital: Paysandu wants to stay among the promotion contenders, while Maranhão hopes to close the gap to the leaders from its 14th‑place position. The match marks an important opportunity for the Papão to halt a negative run and keep pressure on for a Serie B promotion slot.