Lucas Piton seizes chance under Pedro Emanuel as Vasco left-back battle tightens | OneFootball

Lucas Piton has taken his chance under Pedro Emanuel, starting in back-to-back wins over Vitória and Cruzeiro, and strengthening his claim for Vasco’s left-back spot. According to Globo.com, this is his best recent spell.

On Saturday at São Januário, he supplied the second goal of the 3-1 victory after a rehearsed corner at nine minutes of the second half. Receiving from Adson, he crossed, Cuesta dummied, and Lucas Freitas converted at the far post.

It was his first assist of 2026, and his first direct goal involvement for the club in nine months.

He leads the squad for assists with 29 across his four seasons at Vasco. Puma Rodríguez is second on 17.

Cuiabano’s form has wavered and he has had fitness issues in recent weeks. He was rested against Vitória with oedema in his left thigh, then missed Cruzeiro due to a viral illness.

The battle for the position intensifies at a key stage. Vasco remain in the Campeonato Brasileiro, the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Sul-Americana, and face a decisive run starting with the Copa do Brasil quarter-final second leg at Barradão next Wednesday against Vitória.

Source: Globo.com

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