Vasco missing a player opens the door for another key man’s return

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·13. Oktober 2025

Vasco missing a player opens the door for another key man’s return

The FIFA Date period has become crucial for left-back Lucas Piton to regain his spot in the starting lineup of Vasco da Gama. After recovering from a calf injury that sidelined him for five games, the player is taking advantage of the absence of his direct competitor, who was called up to the national team, to improve his physical condition and secure his return to the team.

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Absence of competitor opens the spot

Piton's starting position had been threatened by the good performances of Puma Rodríguez, who was improvised in the sector and pleased. However, the Uruguayan's call-up for his national team's friendlies in Asia created the perfect "gap." With a game in Malaysia on Monday (13), the travel logistics make Puma's participation in Vasco's match against Fortaleza on Wednesday (15) practically impossible.

Lucas Piton has already shown he is recovered. In his return to the field, in the victory over Vitória, he came on in the second half and was crucial, providing the assist for GB's winning goal in stoppage time. During the training week at CT Moacyr Barbosa, he has been the starter in Fernando Diniz's team, indicating he will reclaim the position.

Numbers prove the importance of Vasco's player

Piton's return is a significant boost. He is the defender with the most assists in the 2025 Brasileirão (six) and, since joining Vasco in 2023, no one in his position has provided more assists in the country (25). With 146 games, he is the outfield player who has played the most for the club in this period, proving his consistency and importance to the team.