How Sosa became Pedro Emanuel’s trusted midfield pivot at Vasco in under a month | OneFootball

Santiago Sosa has become a cornerstone of Pedro Emanuel’s Vasco midfield in under a month. The Argentine shone in Wednesday night’s 2-0 win at Vitória, sealing a place in the Copa do Brasil semi-finals.

According to Globo.com, Sosa dropped into a back three with Cuesta and Robert Renan at Barradão, easing pressure and managing the gap between Vasco’s lines. He was joint-high for interceptions with three, alongside Thiago Mendes.

Pedro Emanuel praised Sosa’s experience and quality, noting he brings balance and calm through his understanding of the game. He highlighted the midfielder’s aggression in aerial and ground duels, his ability to compress space and his role in build-up.

Sosa debuted less than three weeks ago in the 3-0 defeat to Santos, replacing the injured Jair before half-time. His improvement in that short span has been clear. He has started the last two victories, against Cruzeiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro and then Vitória in the cup. He was applauded by the home crowd when substituted against Cruzeiro at São Januário.

His profile has aided a swift adaptation, helped by fellow foreigners in the squad. He has quickly built strong relationships and is highly rated by Pedro Emanuel’s staff during sessions at CT Moacyr Barbosa.

Emanuel also stressed Sosa’s humility and willingness to listen, arguing that this has earned respect and is fundamental to the version Vasco need. He said they have already begun to see it and believes the midfielder will continue to please supporters with his performances.

Source: Globo.com

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