Facundo Colidio shines as No. 9, gains ground at Vasco and should start | OneFootball

Despite the 4-1 setback against Palmeiras, the performance of Argentine forward Facundo Colidio was the biggest positive for Vasco last Sunday (23). The player, recently signed to strengthen the attack, started the match on the bench due to a technical and physical decision by Pedro Emanuel, but came on when the score was 3-0 and changed the team’s attacking dynamic, scoring his first official goal in the Cruz-Maltino shirt.

The Portuguese coach explained that the decision to leave the player out of the starting eleven was due to the short recovery time and the need to preserve the squad’s muscle health:

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Tactical versatility and presence in the box at Vasco

This was the first time Colidio was used centrally as the main penalty-area reference. In his debut match against Santos, the Argentine had played out wide on the left side of the attack, confirming the versatility he had highlighted during his presentation at São Januário.

Even with only a few minutes on the pitch, the forward was rated Vasco’s standout performer in the press, bringing fluidity to the attacking plays, creating two dangerous chances, and heading in the team’s consolation goal.

Strong standing behind the scenes and return to Vasco’s starting lineup

The player’s prestige is also reflected off the pitch. Investor Marcos Lamacchia, who is negotiating the purchase of Vasco SAF, attended the stadium wearing the No. 9 shirt with Colidio’s name printed on the back.

The coaching staff is expected to restore Facundo Colidio to the starting lineup for the decisive clash against Vitória this Wednesday (26), at 9:30 p.m., at São Januário, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.

Colidio scored his first goal in a Vasco shirt – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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