New signings struggle to impress, right-back remains a headache for Santos | OneFootball

Despite investing in reinforcements, Santos continues to have problems in the right back position. Mayke and Igor Vinícius have still not managed to establish themselves in the sector.

The two have been alternating in the position since the arrival of Juan Pablo Vojvoda. Igor Vinícius even took the lead in the race for the starting spot. The former São Paulo player played against Fluminense and Atlético-MG. Against his former team, however, he was out as he was suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

In the San-São, therefore, Mayke was the starter and continued in the matches against Red Bull Bragantino and Grêmio. Fans, however, are giving the former Palmeiras player a hard time, who even heard some boos when he was substituted in the draw with the Tricolor Gaúcho, at Vila Belmiro.

What does Vojvoda think?

Vojvoda spoke about the dispute in the right back position. The coach believes it is a good and beneficial fight for Santos.

“My consideration: we used Mayke against São Paulo because Igor couldn't play. He responded well. Mayke had a good game against Bragantino. I have to analyze today's game (Wednesday, against Grêmio) better. It's a close competition. I like that. When one is down, the other helps,” he analyzed right after the match with Grêmio.

In addition to the two, the Argentine coach also has JP Chermont for the sector. The Boy from Vila, however, is not being used in the professional team and was even used in a U-20 match recently.

Old headache

The problem in the right back position is not new. In recent seasons, practically nobody has established themselves in the position. Names such as Léo Godoy, Aderlan, Rodrigo Ferreira, Hayner, Nathan, Gabriel Inocêncio, Júnior Caiçara, Auro and Madson have passed through the club.

The last ones to have a positive sequence were Victor Ferras (2015 to 2019) and Pará (2020 to 2021).

Next Santos game

Situation in the table

Santos is in 16th place in the Brasileirão, with 28 points, three more than Vitória, which opens the relegation zone.

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