Diniz hails Vasco star after the derby: "He must be on the World Cup radar" | OneFootball

The coach Fernando Diniz did not hold back in praising the forward Rayan after the 2-0 victory over Fluminense, which firmly placed Vasco da Gama in the fight for the Libertadores. The coach once again highlighted the quality of his player, who scored the first goal, and made a strong case that the 19-year-old deserves to be considered for the 2026 World Cup.

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Vasco's coach sees Rayan as the “most complete in Brazil”

Diniz was asked about Rayan's development and was emphatic in classifying the “product” of Base Forte as a unique talent in the country. He stated:

The coach completed his analysis by directly advocating for the athlete's call-up:

Rayan had another great match and received praise from the boss – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Tactical analysis of the victory and the strength of the squad

The coach explained that despite an initial scare, Vasco managed to control the match, especially in the second half. He also praised the recruitment of reinforcements, such as the defensive duo Cuesta and Robert Renan, and highlighted the club's behind-the-scenes work.

Diniz stated that Vasco's squad is “very good” and cited the quality of his players as proof.

He also praised Nuno Moreira, calling him “one of the most intelligent players” he has ever worked with, and reiterated that Vegetti, although a substitute in the match, remains “one of the starters” and “a great captain” of the team.

The coach concluded by celebrating the connection with the fans, which, according to him, “is the engine of everything that happens at Vasco.”

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