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Paysandu struggles for promotion amid coaching and injury Wo

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Paysandu struggles for promotion amid coaching ~~changes~~ and injury Wo

Paysandu’s pursuit of promotion to Série B has become increasingly difficult following two consecutive defeats in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C quadrangular stage. After an initial 2-1 loss to Brusque and a 1-0 defeat against Ferroviária, the club dismissed head coach Júnior Rocha and assistant Elton Macaé. In response, the club appointed Mazola Júnior as head coach and brought back physical trainer Ronny ~~Silva, who previously worked with Mazola Júnior during the 2014 promotion campaign.~~ Silva. To bolster the squad, Paysandu signed Uruguayan striker Nico Schiappacasse and promoted 19-year-old midfielder Kukri. In their third-round match at the Curuzu stadium, Paysandu drew 2-2 against Inter de Limeira. Despite leading twice, a stoppage-time equalizer by Getúlio prevented a victory, leaving the team at the bottom of Group C with only one point. Following the result, Mazola Júnior emphasized the need for increased training intensity, noting that player selection would depend on such vigor. He also reported that Kleiton and Nico Schiappacasse are not currently in optimal condition for immediate starts. As the competition enters its final stages, ~~statistical studies indicate Paysandu’s mathematical probability of promotion has dropped to 11%. While~~ the team ~~trails Ferroviária, Brusque,~~ faces significant defensive and personnel challenges. Paysandu currently holds the worst defensive record in the Série C quadrangular stage, having conceded 32 goals in 22 matches. Uncertainty also surrounds the goalkeeper position; Jean Drosny is treating a left shoulder dislocation sustained during the draw against Inter de Limeira, ~~players such as striker Ítalo~~ while Gabriel Mesquita has returned to training following recovery from acute low back pain. While mathematical probabilities for promotion remain ~~optimistic, noting~~ low, Mazola Júnior has emphasized the ~~team is only three points behind Brusque with three matches remaining.~~ need for increased training intensity and recovering the team's form to maintain a slim chance of advancement.

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